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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. Who is Petrus Olausson?

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

3. What does Ulrika tell Kristina she is going to do?

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

5. What fruit does Kristina have for dinner?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Robert do when the two brothers argue about Robert, saying he is wealthy now?

4. What does Kristina name her new baby girl and why?

5. What does Kristina suggest to Karl about dinner and what happens when he follows up on the suggestion?

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

7. How do Robert and Arvid get trapped in the desert?

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

9. How does Kristina feel about getting pregnant again, why does she feel that way and how does God enter into the picture?

10. Who does Karl meet in the forest and what does he do after he meets the man?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the following:

1. What do you think are the characteristics of a successful novel?

2. Analyze and discuss The Settlers based upon the criteria you decide upon in #1 and judge if The Settlers is a successful novel. Explain your rationale with specific examples.

3. Do you think the fact that The Settlers is primarily for entertainment changes the criteria upon which its success should be judged? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Most protagonists are a mixture of admirable traits and character flaws, and Kristina is no exception.

1. Trace and analyze situations where Kristina demonstrates her fear and hopelessness. Give specific examples to illustrate your analysis.

2. Trace and analyze Kristina's character flaws and explain how they create a more complex and believable character. How do you think Kristina's character flaws make some situations more difficult for her?

3. After analyzing Kristina's strengths and weaknesses, decide if Kristina is the "hero" of the story. Explain your reasoning.

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