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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The _______________ does not have the same power in America that it did in Sweden.
(a) clergy.
(b) teachers.
(c) farmers.
(d) politicians.

2. What does Kristina sew for Karl on her new sewing machine?
(a) Wool coat.
(b) Sunday suit.
(c) Flannel shirts.
(d) Overalls.

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

4. How long have Karl and Kristina been married?
(a) 12 years.
(b) 27 years.
(c) 15 years.
(d) 20 years.

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

6. The hunters and warriors of the Sioux tribe paint ___________________ on their tomahawks to signal sure death to the enemy.
(a) white feathers.
(b) black stars.
(c) red moons.
(d) blue arrows.

7. Kristina maintains that ____________________ is wrong about her illness.
(a) Ulrika.
(b) the doctor.
(c) Karl.
(d) God.

8. What is Karl Oskar's last name?
(a) Nelson.
(b) Neville.
(c) Nielsen.
(d) Nilsson.

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

10. What is the name of the person in #57?
(a) Sven.
(b) Johan.
(c) Oskar.
(d) Lydia.

11. Who offers to accompany Kristina to the doctor?
(a) Ulrika.
(b) Berta.
(c) Manda.
(d) Birgit.

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

13. Kristina learns that she will die if ______________________.
(a) she continues to gain weight.
(b) she doesn't take her heart medication.
(c) she gets bronchitis again.
(d) she gets pregnant again.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who decides to enlist in the war in September of 1861?

2. Why is Kristina anxious for the apples to ripen?

3. 1861-1862 is the _______________ winter in America for the emigrants.

4. What nationality is the family whose story is told in "The Last Letter Home"?

5. How many siblings does Karl have?

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