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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 Karl think would increase his harvest?
(a) Better seeds.
(b) Irrigation.
(c) A better way to fertilize.
(d) An ox to pull the plow.

2. About what is Kristina self conscious?
(a) Her shoes are so worn.
(b) Her hair is coming loose from its bun.
(c) Speaking English.
(d) Her homemade dress.

3. What does Petrus admonish Karl and Kristina about as he is leaving?
(a) To remember about the corn.
(b) To not forget their spiritual needs.
(c) To watch the depth of the ditch.
(d) To try to get Robert back home.

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

5. What does Karl buy from the lumber company?
(a) An ox.
(b) A mule.
(c) A two-man saw.
(d) A horse.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Karl say not longer rejuvenates him?

2. What bothers Karl the most about what Robert hasn't said?

3. What does Petrus do before eating?

4. What does Kristina begin cooking?

5. What are Robert and Arvid told about the road to California when they arrive in St. Louis?

(see the answer key)

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