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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 was Karl and Kristina's daughter who died when they were in Sweden?

2. In what way are Karl and Robert alike?

3. Karl finds it hard to believe that _____________ has changed from the person she was in Sweden.

4. What frivolous purchase has Ulrika made?

5. Which piece of furniture is Karl especially proud of making?

Short Essay Questions

1. What news does Karl share in a letter to his parents?

2. What precautions does Karl take for the family after Robert's experience with the Indian in the woods?

3. How does Karl learn what Anders' secret is?

4. Describe some of the expenditures Karl has in the building of the house.

5. Why will Karl not allow Kristina borrow the money to pick up the letter from Sweden?

6. What does Karl produce that allows him to make a little bit of money?

7. Who loans Karl a cow for the winter, and why is the loan such a blessing to the family?

8. When does Robert decide to leave Minnesota and what does he tell Karl about it?

9. What differing opinions do Karl, Kristina and Robert each have about Indians?

10. What advice does Robert give Arvid regarding his commitment to Danjel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for Karl Oskar's life. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, and socialization. Will he ever return to Sweden?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Danjel. 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?

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