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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. Karl builds a coffin for Kristina with boards that had been intended for what?

2. What disappoints Karl about Marta's wedding?

3. What food does Sven prepare to give to the Sioux who come to his farm?

4. What food does Karl try to get Kristina to eat when she awakens?

5. Kristina's dream transitions from a pleasant situation to one in which she ________________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Karl's feelings about God after the death of Kristina?

2. What is confirmed about Kristina's illness when she has abdominal pain and bleeding again?

3. What is Karl's perspective on God since he has sustained his injury?

4. What things does Karl tell Lydia in last letter to her?

5. How does Karl embarrass his sons sometimes when he speaks now that he is older?

6. What injury does Karl sustain that will plague him for the rest of his life?

7. Why is Ulrika upset at her son's choice of occupation?

8. Why do the Sioux Indians initiate war against the white settlers?

9. How does Ulrika reveal to Karl that she donated the bridal crown to the village church?

10. Who is William J. Sturgis, and what heroic act did he perform in the duty of warning settlers about the Indian attacks?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the two major settings for the novel. Why does Moberg use the settings he does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

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

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.

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