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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 a piece of furniture that Karl makes during the first winter?
(a) Armoire.
(b) Chairs.
(c) Cradle.
(d) Table.

2. Who comes to the cabin one day and frightens Kristina?
(a) Indians.
(b) Convicts.
(c) Mexicans.
(d) Black men.

3. What religion does Ulrika feel is best for her?
(a) Baptist.
(b) Catholic.
(c) Lutheran.
(d) Jewish.

4. Because of the shock of the intruders in #109, Kristina goes into labor ___________ weeks early.
(a) five.
(b) two.
(c) four.
(d) three.

5. What happens to Karl on the way home from town?
(a) He gets lost in the snow.
(b) He passes out.
(c) He meets some new neighbors.
(d) He is attacked by Indians.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the closest town for Karl and Kristina?

2. Karl had only enough money to build their house or buy _______________.

3. Which of the following does Karl NOT focus on when writing a letter to his parents?

4. What are the settlers waiting for in Chapter 23?

5. Which piece of furniture is Karl especially proud of making?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some of the signs in nature that signal the coming of Spring?

2. What is the irony of all the fodder that Karl has available to him now?

3. Why does Kristina seem to have more tolerance for Ulrika than Karl does?

4. How does Karl get the money to pick up the letter from Sweden?

5. Describe some of the expenditures Karl has in the building of the house.

6. Why will Karl not allow Kristina borrow the money to pick up the letter from Sweden?

7. Describe some of the challenges that Kristina has in keeping house and caring for her family at the new homestead.

8. What is Robert's plan for departing California and why does Arvid hesitate to go with him at first?

9. What do Karl and Kristina do for Robert and his trip?

10. How do Karl and Kristina view the letter from Sweden differently?

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