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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 through 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Petrus say about Indian Corn?
(a) It's the best variety for this area.
(b) It won't grow in this area.
(c) It is resilient to bugs.
(d) It rots too fast after picked.

2. What is one of the inventions the newspaper writes about?
(a) Refridgerator.
(b) Steam powered automobile.
(c) Telegraph.
(d) Telephone.

3. Why does Karl have Johan run alongside the wagon?
(a) To warm up.
(b) To get exercise.
(c) He doesn't allow Johan to run alongside the wagon.
(d) As punishment for disobeying Karl.

4. Why do members of the community begin to meet in Petrus' barn?
(a) For worship services.
(b) To vote on issues of the community.
(c) To learn more about farming.
(d) To have dances.

5. What does Kristina sometimes feel disappointed about when she wakes in the morning?
(a) She is not pregnant.
(b) She is in America.
(c) She has to get up and start the day.
(d) She is not able to cook the big breakfasts like they had in the old country.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Karl Nilson hear as he is working in the forest?

2. What does Lydia ask about in her letter to Karl?

3. Who moved to America with Karl and his family?

4. What depresses Kristina?

5. Why does Kristina cry out when she sees Johan?

(see the answer key)

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