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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. Some of the people who have come to America have _________________ motives.

2. Who is Ulrika's daughter?

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

4. What does Kristina note about Danjel's family?

5. Who gives food to Danjel's family?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What happens to Karl when he goes ashore to buy food one day?

6. How had Karl determined where he wanted to settle in America?

7. Describe the story Robert tells Elin about his and Arvid's adventure in New York and why does he feel the need to embellish?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the significance of the book's title? What are some other possible titles for the book? List at least five and cite your reasons for each.

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

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.

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