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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. How long does Karl have to wait for Kristina to leave her doctor's appointment?

2. How does Karl feel about being rejected by the army?

3. Karl has tilled the last of the _________________ on his claim.

4. Who is Karl Oskar's oldest son?

5. Why does Kristina not want to go to the doctor?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. How does Karl's rational side emerge when Civil War breaks out in America?

10. What decision does Kristina make for herself regarding which religion to follow and how does she show independence in her relationship with God?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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".

Essay Topic 2

Karl spends some alone time throughout the novel to contemplate his life. What does he think about? What conclusions does he arrive at? Explain why he is in a contemplative mood at this point in time.

Essay Topic 3

What is the significance of the book's title? What are some other possible titles for the book? List at least five and cite your reasons for each.

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