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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. The members of the group fear that the final leg of the trip will be too strenuous for ________________.
(a) Ulrikas.
(b) Ana.
(c) Fina-Kajsa.
(d) Kristina.

2. What does Karl go in search of when the boat docks one day to take on wood?
(a) Blankets.
(b) Books.
(c) Medicine.
(d) Food and milk.

3. The farmers and their families on board the ship are from which country?
(a) Sweden.
(b) Austria.
(c) France.
(d) Germany.

4. The passengers learn that there is an epidemic of __________________ on board the ship.
(a) Scurvy.
(b) Cholera.
(c) Tuberculosis.
(d) Rheumatic fever.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children does Danjel have?

2. What sign is Karl unable to read on the train?

3. Which insect does Anders tell the men can be a big problem for farmers?

4. What is the name of the ship that arrives in Chapter 1?

5. Karl finds the land he wants by a lake called ____________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens to Karl when he goes ashore to buy food one day?

3. What are Robert's plans for his life in America and how does he prepare?

4. What are two major obstacles that the immigrants must face as they leave the steamboat at Stillwater?

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

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. Why do a few men leave the ship with a bundle and shovels when it stops?

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

9. What is the nature of Karl's personality and what examples does the author give?

10. Who was Anna and why does Kristine bring up her name as they search for Lill-Marta?

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