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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. What does Karl dream of tilling on his claim?

2. Who is the doctor who Ulrika recommends for Kristina?

3. Karl insists that they follow the doctor's instructions because it is important for Kristina to get better, despite ___________________________.

4. The hunters and warriors of the Sioux tribe paint ___________________ on their tomahawks to signal sure death to the enemy.

5. What nationality is the family whose story is told in "The Last Letter Home"?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What does Karl's anxiety while waiting for Kristina's doctor's appointment signify?

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

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

10. What is the first rule for immigrants and how does the author use the story of Anders Mansson's suicide to show it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Kristina. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What is her daily life like? What motivates her during his lifetime?

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

How does Moberg use the literary technique of local color in "The Last Letter Home"? What elements comprise local color? Give some examples of the local color in Swedish establishments, in the characters, and in the events.

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