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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Karl argues that it is not sinful to __________________ in a war.

2. How does Kristina feel about being left alone if Karl goes to war?

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

4. What is Kristina doing when she experiences intense abdominal pain and bleeds heavily?

5. Regarding the war, who believes that killing is wrong no matter the reason and punishment belongs to God alone?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the major point of contention in the religious beliefs among the Swedish Lutheran settlers and Swedish revivalist, Frederick Nilsson?

2. What is the premise of "The Last Letter Home"?

3. Why does Kristina compare going to the doctor to immigrating?

4. What are the circumstances in which Karl and Kristina become intimate again?

5. What is Pastor Stenius' stance on where his religious powers reside and what role does he play in the disruption of the settlers and their religious beliefs?

6. What topic does Ulrika bring up to Karl one day which embarrasses him?

7. What is the author foreshadowing by writing about Karl's dreams of tilling his oak stand and the mention of the church bells?

8. How is Karl conflicted between his civic duty and his wife's pleas regarding his decision to enlist for war?

9. What does the Indian cliff symbolize in the story?

10. How do Karl and Kristina differ in their views when Karl is rejected by the army?

(see the answer keys)

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