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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter IV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What crop is Karl Oskar ready to plant as news of the war comes?
(a) Corn.
(b) Soybeans.
(c) Spring wheat.
(d) Winter wheat.

2. Who is Karl Oskar's oldest son?
(a) James.
(b) Karl.
(c) Johan.
(d) Sven.

3. Who tries to warn Sven to not move to Meeker County?
(a) Jonas.
(b) Peter.
(c) Ira.
(d) Erik.

4. Which war breaks out at the novel begins?
(a) World War I.
(b) The Civil War.
(c) World War II.
(d) The War of 1812.

5. Karl argues that it is not sinful to __________________ in a war.
(a) be angry.
(b) kill enemies.
(c) leave your family.
(d) avoid the draft.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Karl Oskar's wife?

2. Why is Karl rejected by the army?

3. What is the region in which the settlers made their home in Minnesota?

4. When Karl tells Kristina that he wants to go to war, what does she ask him to wait for?

5. For what does Kristina pray?

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