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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of apple tree has finally born fruit for Kristina?
(a) American.
(b) Allspice.
(c) Australian.
(d) Astrakhan.

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

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

4. Whose mother does Karl find dead in a field?
(a) Anders'.
(b) Ira's.
(c) Johan's.
(d) Sven's.

5. From whom does Karl receive a letter?
(a) His father.
(b) His brother.
(c) His son.
(d) His sister.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first state to reply to President Lincoln's call for soldiers?

2. 1861-1862 is the _______________ winter in America for the emigrants.

3. Why is Manda upset with Pastor Stenius?

4. To what town does Karl go to sign up for the army?

5. Who tries to warn Sven to not move to Meeker County?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the irony of Kristina's praying that her children are not left motherless, and the letter Karl receives from his sister?

2. What are Kristina's beliefs about the way white Christians treat the Indians?

3. 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?

4. What is Dr. Farnley's warning for Kristina which Ulrika tells Karl because Kristina is too shy to talk about it?

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

6. When does Karl finally decide to enlist in the war?

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

8. What is the argument Karl and Nojd have regarding who really owns Karl's land?

9. How do Karl and Kristina differ on the religious aspects of killing in the war?

10. How do Karl and Kristina differ in their views of what her new pregnancy means?

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