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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 is the state of Kristina's health at this point?

2. Which war breaks out at the novel begins?

3. In what month will the apples be ripe?

4. What is Kristina looking for at the beginning of Chapter XI?

5. Karl Oskar is the owner of the first settlement at _____________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What advice does Danjel give to Kristina about her prayers to God?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Ulrika. 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 life like? What motivates her during his lifetime?

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Sven. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him during his lifetime?

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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