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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the travelers realize as they pass over the prairie?
(a) They have made a mistake.
(b) They will need equipment to plow.
(c) They will never return to Sweden.
(d) They love this new land.

2. Why does Robert not want to make a huge fortune?
(a) It would be difficult to handle.
(b) He does want to make a huge fortune.
(c) People would always want his money.
(d) He would be a target for thieves.

3. Where does the ship dock in America?
(a) Los Angeles.
(b) New York.
(c) Miami.
(d) San Francisco.

4. Who is Karl's younger brother who is also on the trip?
(a) Fiske.
(b) Steven.
(c) Olander.
(d) Robert.

5. What happens to Karl when he goes ashore?
(a) He gets lost.
(b) He loses all his money.
(c) He is attacked by thieves.
(d) He has a heart attack.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Ulrika angry with Karl?

2. What is the name of the steamboat which takes the group to Albany?

3. What is the name of the ship that will take the group almost all the way to their destination?

4. Who is Robert's best friend?

5. To whom does Karl write a letter telling of the group's arrival in America?

(see the answer key)

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