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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12 through 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Thomassen ask of Kristina?
(a) That she cook a Swedish dish for him.
(b) That she come to visit him sometime.
(c) That she have an affair with him.
(d) That she sew his torn work clothes.

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

3. How did Arvid and Robert pay for their steamship passage?
(a) Working as deck hands.
(b) Washing dishes and helping in the kitchen.
(c) Working as cabin stewards.
(d) Working in the broiler room.

4. What does Ulrika tell Kristina about an American husband?
(a) An American husband would have to go to the army.
(b) He would not help her with woman's work.
(c) He would do some of her chores.
(d) An American husband would make more money.

5. What does Karl say in the letter about Christmas?
(a) His kids were spoiled with their presents.
(b) It was very poor that year.
(c) He took the whole day off from work.
(d) He plans to visit Sweden at Christmas.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Kristina think Robert will return to their farm?

2. To whom does Karl write a letter at the end of Chapter 11?

3. Why is Johan incoherent?

4. How does Arvid die?

5. About what is Petrus embarrassed when he goes home with Karl?

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