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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 one of Fina-Kajas' sons does the group encounter on their trip?
(a) Anders.
(b) Lars.
(c) Lindberg.
(d) Sven.

2. Anders is infatuated with which woman?
(a) Kia.
(b) Hanna.
(c) Ulrika.
(d) Ana.

3. 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) sell crops.
(d) go to church.

4. The people who Ulrika meets on the trip think she is a _________________.
(a) thief.
(b) model.
(c) widow.
(d) teacher.

5. Who cares for Danjel's children since Danjel's wife died?
(a) Hannah.
(b) Mia.
(c) Vada.
(d) Ulrika.

Short Answer Questions

1. What tribe of Indians are the travelers likely to encounter on their trip?

2. The members of the group think that the woman in the flowing robe on a coin must be _____________________.

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

4. What city does the group arrive at in Chapter 7?

5. Karl is impressed that Anders has _________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What is the ship that arrives in Chapter 1 and why are the passengers detained from disembarking?

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

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

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

10. Why will Karl and Kristina not allow their children to eat the food on the ship?

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