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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. What does Kanjel name his new farm?

2. Kristina uses a concoction of rabbit fat and _____________ to wash the skunk smell out of Johan's clothes.

3. Robert believes that the Indians have a way of life ____________________.

4. What does the family use as a dining table in their shanty?

5. Who has now proposed to Ulrika?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are Karl and Robert at odds over the Indian in the woods episode?

2. What does Karl discover in the woods that makes him approach Robert about the veracity of his Indian attack story?

3. How do Karl and Kristina view the letter from Sweden differently?

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

5. What is Robert's plan for his future?

6. Explain why money is such a source of tension between Karl and Kristina.

7. What are some of the signs in nature that signal the coming of Spring?

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

9. Describe Robert's harried hunting trip when he spies an Indian in a tree.

10. What is the irony of all the fodder that Karl has available to him now?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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