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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the predominant religion in the St. Croix Valley area?
(a) Methodist.
(b) Lutheran.
(c) Episcopalian.
(d) Catholic.

2. How old is Manda's little son?
(a) Six months old.
(b) Three years old.
(c) Four years old.
(d) One year old.

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

4. Which war breaks out at the novel begins?
(a) The Civil War.
(b) World War II.
(c) The War of 1812.
(d) World War I.

5. Karl argues that it is not sinful to __________________ in a war.
(a) be angry.
(b) kill enemies.
(c) leave your family.
(d) avoid the draft.

6. How many siblings does Karl have?
(a) Five.
(b) One.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

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

8. What season is it when Part 1, Chapter IV begins?
(a) Summer.
(b) Autumn.
(c) Spring.
(d) Winter.

9. Who is Karl Oskar's wife?
(a) Kristina.
(b) Inger.
(c) Brigit.
(d) Rose.

10. When Karl tells Kristina that he wants to go to war, what does she ask him to wait for?
(a) Their wedding anniversary.
(b) The birth of the baby.
(c) The harvest.
(d) Conscription.

11. What does Karl dream of tilling on his claim?
(a) The pine tree stand.
(b) The meadow.
(c) The orchard.
(d) The oak stand.

12. 1861-1862 is the _______________ winter in America for the emigrants.
(a) twelfth.
(b) second.
(c) fifth.
(d) third.

13. Why is Kristina anxious for the apples to ripen?
(a) To dry apples for the long winter.
(b) To make pies for the church bake sale.
(c) To share a piece of her childhood with her children.
(d) To can apples to give as gifts.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What type of apple tree has finally born fruit for Kristina?

3. How long have Karl and Kristina been married?

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

5. Kristina prays to God so that ___________________.

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