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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 hopes to earn enough money to find a doctor to help with ________________________.
(a) skin lesions.
(b) painful back.
(c) a hearing problem.
(d) swollen joints.

2. Ulrika is known as ______________________.
(a) the village seamstress.
(b) the village whore.
(c) the village baker.
(d) the village teacher.

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

4. How long has Anders lived in America?
(a) 1 year.
(b) 4 years.
(c) 7 years.
(d) 15 years.

5. What do Ulrika and Elin wear to ward off illness?
(a) Garlic.
(b) Mustard plaster.
(c) Crosses.
(d) Herb pouches.

Short Answer Questions

1. The people who Ulrika meets on the trip think she is a _________________.

2. Why does Robert not want to make a huge fortune?

3. Who is the oldest person in the group of farmers?

4. What type of animal helps himself to the group's food one night but is not identifiable by the group?

5. Who gives food to Danjel's family?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Sigurd Thomasson warn the group about as they continue their journey?

2. Why does the group feel compelled to take Fina-Kajsa with them on the rest of the journey?

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

4. Why is Ulrika so mad at Karl when the guide tells them how far they have to travel to get to Minnesota?

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

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

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

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

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

10. Who are some of the other important characters in the book?

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