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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 the agitated Robert tell Karl when he returns home?

2. Who will christen the new baby?

3. What religion does Ulrika feel is best for her?

4. What does Anders loan to Karl and Kristina for the winter?

5. What does Kristina ask Karl to buy but he does not have enough money?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Karl get the money to pick up the letter from Sweden?

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

4. What do Karl and Kristina do for Robert and his trip?

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

6. Why is Kristina so melancholy as she unpacks the trunk?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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