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

2. Kristina had brought a seed from which type of tree to plant in America?
(a) Peach.
(b) Willow.
(c) Apple.
(d) Oak.

3. Who is the doctor who Ulrika recommends for Kristina?
(a) Dr. Farnley.
(b) Dr. Svenssen.
(c) Dr. Maple.
(d) Dr. Donohue.

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

5. Kristina learns that hunger is so bad for the Indians this winter that they are eating ____________________.
(a) buffalo.
(b) animal hides.
(c) their own children.
(d) tree bark.

Short Answer Questions

1. 1861-1862 is the _______________ winter in America for the emigrants.

2. When Karl tells Kristina that he wants to go to war, what does she ask him to wait for?

3. Which war breaks out at the novel begins?

4. For what does Kristina pray?

5. To what does Old Abe attribute the fact that news travels fast?

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

3. How does Kristina feel about the doctor's warnings to her and what stance does Karl take on the subject?

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

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

6. How do Karl's religious beliefs differ from Kristina's?

7. 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?

8. What is the symbolism of the Astrakhan apple tree for Kristina?

9. How do Karl and Kristina differ in their views on the Civil War?

10. What is Manda Svensson's moral dilemma regarding the baptism of her son and what advice does Kristina give her?

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