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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Danjel think his child died?
(a) To give him one less mouth to feed.
(b) Because he was angry with God.
(c) So Danjel would move his devotion back to God.
(d) So she could be with her dead mother.

2. What is one of the items in Kristina's basket which is almost the last of the food for the group?
(a) Honey.
(b) Tea.
(c) Raisins.
(d) Dried apples.

3. Some of the people who have come to America have _________________ motives.
(a) religious.
(b) financial.
(c) adventurous.
(d) political.

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

5. Which of Danjel's children dies on board the steamer ship?
(a) Gunilla.
(b) Hanna.
(c) Eva.
(d) Mia.

6. The group's late arrival in America means that they _______________________.
(a) may not be able to get a crop planted for this season.
(b) cannot try to cross the mountains because of snow.
(c) will not have the right clothes for this season.
(d) will not be able to make a land claim.

7. 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.

8. What type of animal helps himself to the group's food one night but is not identifiable by the group?
(a) Possum.
(b) Squirrel.
(c) Raccoon.
(d) Bear.

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

10. Who is Robert's best friend?
(a) Lars.
(b) Arvid.
(c) Strom.
(d) Sven.

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

12. Anders tells the men that they may have to dig as deep as __________ feet if they want a well for their water supply.
(a) 10.
(b) 100.
(c) 25.
(d) 2.

13. What does Robert study in preparation for the farmers' new lives in America?
(a) The social customs.
(b) The religions.
(c) The seasons.
(d) The currency.

14. What is the final destination of the group?
(a) Taylor Falls.
(b) Minneapolis.
(c) Greenville.
(d) Racine.

15. Which insect does Anders tell the men can be a big problem for farmers?
(a) Ants.
(b) Mosquitoes.
(c) Flies.
(d) Grasshoppers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Ulrika's daughter?

2. What does Robert plan to not buy?

3. The passengers learn that there is an epidemic of __________________ on board the ship.

4. How must the group travel on the last leg of their journey?

5. Where is Karl Oskar headed with his family?

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