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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. As Kristina walks home she is frightened by a figure that turns out to be _____________.

2. How many siblings does Karl have?

3. How old is Manda's little son?

4. Sven is the son of whom?

5. What is the region in which the settlers made their home in Minnesota?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Dr. Farnley's warning for Kristina which Ulrika tells Karl because Kristina is too shy to talk about it?

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

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

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

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

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

8. What is the symbolism of the Astrakhan apple tree for Kristina?

9. What topic does Ulrika bring up to Karl one day which embarrasses him?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Describe the role of the family in "The Last Letter Home". What does it mean for each of the main characters? How does the family evolve in its support of each other? How do all the white settlers become a family of sorts? How are they bound like a family is bound together? Why is this bond stronger than natural ones in some cases?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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