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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. Why does Kristina wish she had a cat?

2. Who will christen the new baby?

3. How long does it take Karl and the other men to build Karl's house?

4. What does Swedish Anna bring for Harald when she visits?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. How does Robert convince Karl that he can take care of himself?

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

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

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

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 Kristina. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her during his lifetime?

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

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

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