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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Robert do faithfully each day while on the ship?
(a) Studies English.
(b) Sketches in a journal.
(c) Prays.
(d) Writes letters.

2. Who cares for Danjel's children since Danjel's wife died?
(a) Vada.
(b) Mia.
(c) Hannah.
(d) Ulrika.

3. What does Karl think about Anders after spending some time with him?
(a) Anders is lying.
(b) Anders has a secret.
(c) Anders is not his real name.
(d) Anders has committed a crime.

4. What is the name of the ship that arrives in Chapter 1?
(a) The Vagabond.
(b) The Raven.
(c) The Charlotta.
(d) The Sentinel.

5. What is Anna Johansdotter's nickname?
(a) Anna Sweden.
(b) A.J.
(c) Swedish Anna.
(d) Anna Banana.

6. What do the travelers call the prairie?
(a) A mirage.
(b) A wasteland.
(c) A sea of grass.
(d) A blessing.

7. Where is Karl Oskar headed with his family?
(a) California.
(b) Minnesota.
(c) Montana.
(d) Arizona.

8. How many children do Karl Oskar and his wife, Kristina, have?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 10.
(d) 7.

9. What does Kristina note about Danjel's family?
(a) They appear ill.
(b) They seem very sad.
(c) They do not have any food.
(d) Their shoes are very worn.

10. Which one of Fina-Kajas' sons does the group encounter on their trip?
(a) Sven.
(b) Lars.
(c) Anders.
(d) Lindberg.

11. Who is the neighbor of the man in #65?
(a) Jons Svenson.
(b) Lars Nyberg.
(c) Axel Larsen.
(d) Sigurd Thomassen.

12. Karl is impressed that Anders has _________________.
(a) a flock of geese.
(b) a mule.
(c) a pair of horses.
(d) a team of oxen.

13. To whom does Karl write a letter telling of the group's arrival in America?
(a) Kristina's uncle.
(b) His parish priest.
(c) His parents.
(d) His brother.

14. Why is Robert hurriedly studying English?
(a) So he can talk to girls.
(b) So he can pay for items and not be overcharged.
(c) So he can speak for the group after their guide leaves.
(d) So he can order food in a restaurant.

15. Where does Anders take the men?
(a) To the courthouse.
(b) To church.
(c) To the doctor's office.
(d) To find the land they want to homestead.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wife died during the sea voyage?

2. Who is the guide the ship's captain locates to help Karl and the others get to their destination?

3. What happens to a man who falls off the boat into the river?

4. How many children does Danjel have?

5. What is a requirement for the men as they select their homesteads?

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