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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. The people who Ulrika meets on the trip think she is a _________________.

2. The passengers take up a collection for ______________________.

3. Ulrika is known as ______________________.

4. Who is Ulrika's daughter?

5. What do the travelers call the prairie?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why are the immigrants surprised by Anders' house?

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

5. Who are some of the other important characters in the book?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the setting at the beginning of the novel. Does the author paint a complete picture for the reader? What, if anything, is missing?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Discuss Moberg's writing style. How is he different from other writers of his time? What are some of his characteristic writing techniques? Identify some examples of his classic style in UNTO A GOOD LAND.

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