4. Why is Karl rejected by the army?
(a) He has flat feet.
(b) His left leg is lame.
(c) He is missing a thumb.
(d) His vision is not 20/20.

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

6. Who is the neighbor's wife Karl sends for to attend to Kristina?
(a) Manda.
(b) Ana.
(c) Rose.
(d) Birgit.

7. When Kristina prays that night she asks God to _________________________.
(a) let her return to Sweden.
(b) heal Karl's leg.
(c) help her teach religion to her children.
(d) reassure Karl about her pregnancy.

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

9. How does Karl feel about being rejected by the army?
(a) Shocked.
(b) Ashamed.
(c) Hurt.
(d) Proud.

10. Sven is the son of whom?
(a) Ira.
(b) Peter.
(c) Danjel.
(d) Johan.

11. Why does Kristina not want to go to the doctor?
(a) Because it is God's decision on how long she lives.
(b) Because the trip is too long.
(c) Because there is no money to pay him.
(d) Because she is too embarrassed.

12. What is Kristina looking for at the beginning of Chapter XI?
(a) A lost cow.
(b) A lamb.
(c) Her daughter.
(d) Her scissors.

13. Danjel is _______________ cousin.
(a) Sven's.
(b) Karl's.
(c) Kristina's.
(d) Peter's.

14. How does Kristina feel about being left alone if Karl goes to war?
(a) She is not afraid.
(b) She is slightly worried.
(c) She has some major concerns.
(d) She is petrified.

15. How long does Karl have to wait for Kristina to leave her doctor's appointment?
(a) One hour.
(b) A few minutes.
(c) Two hours.
(d) A half hour.