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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 is the first state to reply to President Lincoln's call for soldiers?
(a) Maine.
(b) Minnesota.
(c) Montana.
(d) Michigan.

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

3. The First Commandment for Emigrants offers the rule to never regret one's emigration and to ___________________.
(a) return once every five years.
(b) love America.
(c) write letters to family members.
(d) support it financially.

4. To what does Old Abe attribute the fact that news travels fast?
(a) The Pony Express.
(b) The telegraph.
(c) The telephone.
(d) Newspapers.

5. What nationality is the family whose story is told in "The Last Letter Home"?
(a) English.
(b) French.
(c) German.
(d) Swedish.

Short Answer Questions

1. The family had immigrated and settled in which U.S. state?

2. Karl trusts only _______________ and does not pray.

3. What does Karl dream of tilling on his claim?

4. Who is Karl Oskar's wife?

5. Whose mother does Karl find dead in a field?

(see the answer key)

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