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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 does Kristina feel about being left alone if Karl goes to war?

2. What is Karl Oskar's last name?

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

4. Kristina had brought a seed from which type of tree to plant in America?

5. How old are Karl and Kristina?

Short Essay Questions

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

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 premise of "The Last Letter Home"?

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

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

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

7. What are the circumstances in which Karl and Kristina become intimate again?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for Karl Oskar's children's lives. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, and socialization.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Moberg uses beautifully descriptive language in the book to help his readers see the world from his perspective. Without referring to the book, describe America using only your recall of Moberg's descriptions. How do you visualize rural life in 1860-1890 Minnesota now that you have read Moberg's "The Last Letter Home"?

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