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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 25, Another Three Shovefuls Of Earth From Sweden.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year does the ship carrying the immigrants sail for America?
(a) 1790.
(b) 1891.
(c) 1690.
(d) 1850.

2. What is Robert's first job?
(a) Cook.
(b) Farrier.
(c) Herd boy.
(d) Tutor.

3. Who is the first person to die during the trip?
(a) A young man with tuberculosis.
(b) A crippled old man.
(c) A girl with an abscess.
(d) A stillborn baby.

4. The peasants use the Almanac for the Year to note _________________.
(a) full moons.
(b) holidays.
(c) birthdays.
(d) days and weeks.

5. Towards the middle of their journey, the peasants become impatient with _______________.
(a) time.
(b) bad weather.
(c) bad food.
(d) hygiene.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reminds the peasants of what they have left behind?

2. Which of the following does Dean Brusander NOT warn Karl Oskar about regarding America?

3. What are the peasants always told when they want to complain to the captain?

4. How many passengers are on board this trip of the Charlotta?

5. Berta of Idemo tells Kristina that Kristina must take ________________ to prevent sea sickness.

(see the answer key)

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