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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When does Kristina think Robert will return to their farm?
(a) When he is completely destitute.
(b) When he is married.
(c) When he has made his fortune.
(d) When his first child arrives.

3. What has Karl planted for use in the future for clothing?
(a) Cotton.
(b) Hemp.
(c) Flax.
(d) Straw.

4. What does Kristina worry about concerning Karl?
(a) That he is overworking.
(b) That he is in conflict with Petrus.
(c) That he is losing weight.
(d) That his new hero status will go to his head.

5. Who is Judit?
(a) Petrus's oldest daughter.
(b) Kristina's youngest sister.
(c) Petrus' wife.
(d) Ulrika's oldest daughter.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what was Danjel Andreasson exiled from Sweden?

2. What does Petrus tell Kristina about Ulrika?

3. What does Karl do in the newspaper?

4. What has Kristina obtained with Ulrika's help?

5. Who decided to try to make a fortune on gold in California?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Karl tell Robert about the money and what is Robert's response?

2. Why does Karl get an ox and how does he get one?

3. What does Ulrika plan to do to present her baby when it is born?

4. How do Robert and Arvid set off for California from St. Louis?

5. Why does Kristina go to Robert's room in Chapter 18?

6. What does Karl realize about Jonas and what is Karl's silent pledge to Jonas?

7. What has happened to Kristina that makes her worry and wonder how Karl will react?

8. What did Karl's sister Lydia ask in her letter, what is Karl's fear and what is Kristina's response to his fear?

9. Where does Karl plan to take the grain, why is he taking it there and who is going with him?

10. Why is someone pounding at Kristina and Karl's door in the night and who is it?

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