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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. Which of the following is NOT one of Karl and Kristina's children?
(a) Hannah.
(b) Johan.
(c) Lill-Marta.
(d) Harald.

2. What does Robert request of a woman at a house along the way?
(a) A place to rest.
(b) Milk.
(c) Meat.
(d) Fresh water.

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

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

5. What is a requirement for the men as they select their homesteads?
(a) A church close by.
(b) Apple trees.
(c) Running water nearby.
(d) Short distance to town.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which one of the children is missing when it is time to re-board the ship?

2. Why does the steamboat captain warn the passengers to not stay in the area where they disembark?

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

4. Anders is infatuated with which woman?

5. Ulrika is known as ______________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What is the nature of Danjel's personality and what examples does the author provide?

7. When does the group encounter Anders and why is Fina-Kajsa upset with him?

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

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

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

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