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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. Which of the following is NOT a topic included in the letter Karl sends to his sister?

2. What disappoints Karl about Marta's wedding?

3. How much did the item in #153 cost?

4. Who pays for the freight and deliver of the food Karl ships back home?

5. What tone does Karl take in his prayer with God after his injury?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the toll on the settlers during the Sioux Indian war?

2. What item does Klas Albert convince Karl to buy, and what benefit does it bring to Karl's family?

3. What is Kristina's state of mind during her illness and why does Karl not tell her about the ringing church bells?

4. What does Karl feel about Marta's marrying Klas Albert, and what does Karl ask for in exchange for Marta?

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

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

7. Why does Karl not evacuate to town when the other settlers are doing so?

8. Which of Karl and Kristina's relatives are killed in the first Indian attack, and who is the only one to survive?

9. Why does Karl decide to send wheat back to Sweden and why does he send his best crop?

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

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

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"?

Essay Topic 3

What is the significance of the book's title? What are some other possible titles for the book? List at least five and cite your reasons for each.

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