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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Petrus say about Indian Corn?
2. What does Karl Nilson hear as he is working in the forest?
3. Where does Ulrika Jackson live?
4. Why does Karl write the letter in question #70?
5. When does Kristina think Robert will return to their farm?
Short Essay Questions
1. What happens to the story of Karl and Johan, how does Kristina feel about it and what does Karl do about the ox?
2. What does Kristina's best friend give her and what does she tell her to do with it on the way home?
3. How does Kristina feel about getting pregnant again, why does she feel that way and how does God enter into the picture?
4. How do Robert and Arvid get trapped in the desert?
5. How did Robert and Arvid get to St. Louis and what do they find out about where they are headed?
6. How did Robert get to Grand City?
7. What gift from Ulrika does Kristina dislike and why? What does Karl say about it?
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 does Karl tell Robert about the money and what is Robert's response?
10. How does Robert show up at home?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the following:
1. What is a plot? What are the most important elements of a plot and their definition? Do all novels have a plot? Why or why not?
2. Write a brief synopsis of the plot of The Settlers, identifying where the various elements of the plot occur (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution or denouement). Do you find it difficult to identify the plot? Why or why not? What about the various elements of the plot?
3. Identify the major sub-plots and their elements (They may not contain every element of a major plot). Do the sub-plots add to the main plot? Why or why not. Are the sub-plots interesting in and of themselves? Why or why not.
Essay Topic 2
Titles often play a vital role in making a person decide to read a particular book. Discuss the following:
1. Fully explain why you think The Settlers is titled as such. Do you think it is the best title for the book? Why or why not? Can you think of a better title? Why would you choose it?
2. How important is a title in influencing you to consider reading a book? Explain your answer.
3. Do you think a title needs to have direct relevance to a book's content? Explain your answer.
4. Have you ever read a book that when you finished, you do not understand the relevance of the title? Does it discourage you from "trusting" that particular author again?
Essay Topic 3
Petrus says that he was exiled from Sweden for his religious beliefs and he touts the need for religious freedom. In reaction, ironically, Petrus becomes completely intolerant of anyone who believes anything other than what he teaches. He eventually tells Kristina that she must end her friendship with Ulrika because of Ulrika's faith in the Baptist denomination.
1. Discuss reasons why someone who is oppressed for beliefs would then become an oppressor. Use examples from the text and your own knowledge to support your answer.
2. It is often said the more a belief is oppressed the stronger that belief becomes. Do you think this is true? Why or why not? Use examples from the text and your own knowledge to support your answer.
3. Discuss in depth why religious freedom might be beneficial to a nation. Use examples from the text and your own knowledge to support your answer.
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