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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 does Karl tell Kristina that the letter is from?

2. What animal is Robert able to catch without firing his gun?

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

4. Who will christen the new baby?

5. Who has now proposed to Ulrika?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why can't Karl pick up the letter that has arrived from Sweden?

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

3. Why is the table that Karl builds such a significant element for the home?

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

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

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

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

8. What challenges does Kristina face in feeding her family at their new homestead?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the two major settings for the novel. Why does Moberg use the settings he does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

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

Describe the role of the family in UNTO A GOOD LAND. What does it mean for each of the main characters? How does the family evolve in its support of each other? How do all the passengers on the ship become a family of sorts? How are they bound like a family is bound together? Why is this bond stronger than natural ones in some cases?

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