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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 many white settlers are killed in the Sioux Indian war?

2. Which woman has been recently widowed?

3. Who notifies Karl about the Indian uprising?

4. Ulrika shows Karl an article about an immigrant from Ljuder who has presented a/an _________________ to the village church.

5. What is conscription?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the reason that so many people emigrate to Lake Chisago from Sweden

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

3. How does the changing Indian cliff serve as a metaphor for the sorrows of the Sioux Indians?

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

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

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

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

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

9. What food does Karl give to Kristina and how does Karl know that Kristina is dead?

10. What does Karl learn about why Klas Albert had paid for the wheat shipment back to Sweden?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Moberg use the literary technique of local color in "The Last Letter Home"? What elements comprise local color? Give some examples of the local color in Swedish establishments, in the characters, and in the events.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Fear takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

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