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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Kristina had brought a seed from which type of tree to plant in America?
(a) Peach.
(b) Oak.
(c) Willow.
(d) Apple.

2. Kristina learns that hunger is so bad for the Indians this winter that they are eating ____________________.
(a) animal hides.
(b) buffalo.
(c) their own children.
(d) tree bark.

3. Who is Johannes Stenius?
(a) A baker.
(b) A minister.
(c) A teacher.
(d) A sheriff.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How old are Karl and Kristina?

2. 1861-1862 is the _______________ winter in America for the emigrants.

3. Sven is the son of whom?

4. The hunters and warriors of the Sioux tribe paint ___________________ on their tomahawks to signal sure death to the enemy.

5. What can Karl's family hear from their house?

(see the answer key)

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