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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why is Manda upset with Pastor Stenius?
2. How does Karl feel when he hears the details of how long Kristina has been ill?
3. The First Commandment for Emigrants offers the rule to never regret one's emigration and to ___________________.
4. What is the content of the letter sent to Karl?
5. Who is Johannes Stenius?
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 first rule for immigrants and how does the author use the story of Anders Mansson's suicide to show it?
3. What are Kristina's beliefs about the way white Christians treat the Indians?
4. How do Karl and Kristina differ in their views of what her new pregnancy means?
5. How do Karl's religious beliefs differ from Kristina's?
6. How do Karl and Kristina differ on the religious aspects of killing in the war?
7. How does Kristina feel about the doctor's warnings to her and what stance does Karl take on the subject?
8. When does Karl finally decide to enlist in the war?
9. What are the circumstances in which Karl and Kristina become intimate again?
10. What is the author foreshadowing by writing about Karl's dreams of tilling his oak stand and the mention of the church bells?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.
Essay Topic 2
The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.
Essay Topic 3
Discuss Moberg's writing style. How is he different from other writers of his time? What are some of his characteristic writing techniques? Identify some examples of his classic style in "The Last Letter Home".
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