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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. How long has Anders lived in America?
2. Who is the neighbor of the man in #65?
3. How far away from their final destination is the town in #61?
4. What type of animal helps himself to the group's food one night but is not identifiable by the group?
5. What city does the group arrive at in Chapter 7?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Sigurd Thomasson warn the group about as they continue their journey?
2. What is the nature of Karl's personality and what examples does the author give?
3. How is Karl selected as leader of the group and who is the man who will act as their guide to the new homesteads?
4. Why do a few men leave the ship with a bundle and shovels when it stops?
5. Why are the immigrants surprised by Anders' house?
6. How does the nature of Kristina's fears change as the journey progresses through the forest?
7. Why is Ulrika so mad at Karl when the guide tells them how far they have to travel to get to Minnesota?
8. Who was Anna and why does Kristine bring up her name as they search for Lill-Marta?
9. What are Robert's plans for his life in America and how does he prepare?
10. Who is Lill-Marta and why does she cause such alarm as the boat is ready to depart?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Explain Moberg's use of regionalism in the book. Cite examples of at least two different instances of regionalism and explain why the author used them where he did.
Essay Topic 2
How does Moberg use the literary technique of local color in UNTO A GOOD LAND? What elements comprise local color? Give some examples of the local color in Swedish establishments, in the characters, and in the events.
Essay Topic 3
The theme of the quest for a better life will be an important one in the novel. How does the author begin to build this theme? Give examples of the quest for a better life throughout the book.
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