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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. What year is it when Karl yields his largest crop?

2. What intermittent noise is heard in Karl and Kristina's house as he watches over her?

3. How many days does it take for Kristina's delirium to break?

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

5. Ulrika is angry at her son who has chosen to be _____________________ instead of a minister.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Ulrika's true reason for giving the bridal crown to the village church?

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

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

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

6. What is the state of Kristina's health after three days and how does she behave that frightens Karl?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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.

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