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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Robert knows that he will have to learn the English language in order to _____________________.
(a) avoid being murdered in America.
(b) buy dry goods.
(c) go to church.
(d) sell crops.

2. Who gives food to Danjel's family?
(a) Mia.
(b) Kristina.
(c) Rebecka.
(d) Hannah.

3. What does Danjel create in everyone around him?
(a) Doubt.
(b) Fear.
(c) Love.
(d) Greed.

4. What does Robert plan to not buy?
(a) Too many possessions.
(b) A house.
(c) Seed corn.
(d) A tractor.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The group's late arrival in America means that they _______________________.

2. Karl is impressed that Anders has _________________.

3. How many children does Danjel have?

4. What does Robert do faithfully each day while on the ship?

5. The members of the group fear that the final leg of the trip will be too strenuous for ________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are the principal characters in the book and what is their destination for settling in America?

2. Why is the trip across the prairie a difficult one for the immigrants?

3. How is Karl selected as leader of the group and who is the man who will act as their guide to the new homesteads?

4. What is the nature of Robert's health problem and how did he sustain it?

5. Who is Lill-Marta and why does she cause such alarm as the boat is ready to depart?

6. Describe the story Robert tells Elin about his and Arvid's adventure in New York and why does he feel the need to embellish?

7. How had Karl determined where he wanted to settle in America?

8. Why are the immigrants surprised by Anders' house?

9. What suffers in Karl and Kristina's marriage due to Karl's ambition?

10. What are Kristina's feelings about her new house in America and what is the only positive thing she can say to Karl?

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