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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 Kristina's uncle who is also on the trip?

2. What do Ulrika and Elin wear to ward off illness?

3. How far is Karl's homestead from the town of Taylor Falls?

4. What type of trees do the men take special note of in the forest?

5. The passengers learn that there is an epidemic of __________________ on board the ship.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does Danjel think his little girl died?

5. What is the nature of Robert's health problem and how did he sustain it?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Robert. 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

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of struggle. Identify at least two examples about struggle in the book. Then explain how each example supports the theme of struggle.

Essay Topic 3

Karl spends some alone time throughout the novel to contemplate his life. What does he think about? What conclusions does he arrive at? Explain why he is in a contemplative mood at this point in time.

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