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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 is Karl irked?
(a) That Petrus calls his brother a fool.
(b) That Petrus calls his best friend a fool.
(c) That Petrus asks about their family plans.
(d) Having Petrus comment on every aspect of their lives.

2. When does Kristina give birth to her girl?
(a) May.
(b) June.
(c) April.
(d) July.

3. What is the name of the Nilsson's farm?
(a) Duemala.
(b) Dunellon.
(c) Haven.
(d) Henrickson.

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

5. About what is Petrus embarrassed when he goes home with Karl?
(a) That Karl's wife looks him right in the eye.
(b) That Karl's baby girl is naked.
(c) That Kristena is wearing slacks.
(d) That one of Karl's sons is not wearing pants.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ulrika think when she has a daughter?

2. What does Karl buy from the lumber company?

3. What does Kristina worry about concerning Karl?

4. What does Petrus admonish Karl and Kristina about as he is leaving?

5. What does Petrus say about Indian Corn?

Short Essay Questions

1. What dream does Kristina have about a baby and how does she feel about the dream?

2. How does Karl react when Robert responds to Karl's accusations and what does Robert do in response?

3. Why does Karl take out the money Robert gave him and what does he think when he is looking at it?

4. What does Kristina find under Robert's pillow and what does Karl say when she shows him it?

5. Where does Robert go when he leaves the house and what does he imagine for a while?

6. What gift from Ulrika does Kristina dislike and why? What does Karl say about it?

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

8. What does Karl tell Kristina after Persson comes to dinner and what does the church warden in Sweden have to do with America?

9. What happens when Kristina asks Erland to provide sacrament for her family?

10. How does Robert die and what does Karl do about Robert's death?

(see the answer keys)

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