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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Karl insists that they follow the doctor's instructions because it is important for Kristina to get better, despite ___________________________.
(a) the recovery period.
(b) the expense of the treatments.
(c) the physical denial he suffers.
(d) her absence from the home.

2. What is the content of the letter sent to Karl?
(a) His mother has died.
(b) The family home has burned down.
(c) His sister has had her first child.
(d) The farm has been sold.

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

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

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

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

7. To what town does Karl go to sign up for the army?
(a) Stillwater.
(b) Portland.
(c) Orion.
(d) Zanesville.

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

9. After her diagnosis, Kristina feels that she is useless as ________________.
(a) a mother.
(b) a seamstress.
(c) a cook.
(d) a wife.

10. Kristina believes that ______________________ does not affect a connection with God.
(a) money.
(b) praying.
(c) the choice of religion.
(d) reading the Bible.

11. About what issue does Manda Svensson come to see Kristina?
(a) Babies.
(b) Cooking.
(c) Religion.
(d) Fabrics.

12. What is the region in which the settlers made their home in Minnesota?
(a) St. Croix Valley.
(b) Ottawa Valley.
(c) LeJeune Valley.
(d) Orion Valley.

13. The Swedish immigrants of the St. Croix Valley are divided on ___________________.
(a) education matters.
(b) religious matters.
(c) land claim matters.
(d) political matters.

14. The Swedish wife of the Baptist minister is _____________________.
(a) Ulrika.
(b) Ava.
(c) Katya.
(d) Rose.

15. How does Karl feel when he hears the details of how long Kristina has been ill?
(a) Angry.
(b) Shocked.
(c) Sad.
(d) Disinterested.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Karl wait while Kristina is at her doctor's appointment?

3. Fredrick Nilsson is exiled from Sweden for preaching _____________________.

4. What is the predominant religion in the St. Croix Valley area?

5. Kristina is pregnant with her ______________ child.

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