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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Karl's younger brother who is also on the trip?

2. Who cares for Danjel's children since Danjel's wife died?

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

4. Who is the guide the ship's captain locates to help Karl and the others get to their destination?

5. Which one of Fina-Kajas' sons does the group encounter on their trip?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Ulrika hope for a better life in America?

3. How does the nature of Kristina's fears change as the journey progresses through the forest?

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

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

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

7. Who is Henry O. Jackson and how does he help the group?

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. How is Karl selected as leader of the group and who is the man who will act as their guide to the new homesteads?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Karl Oskar. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him during his lifetime?

Essay Topic 2

Moberg uses beautifully descriptive language in the book to help his readers see the world from his perspective. Without referring to the book, describe America using only your recall of Moberg's descriptions. How do you visualize rural life in 1850s Minnesota now that you have read Moberg's UNTO A GOOD LAND?

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Kristina. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her during his lifetime?

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