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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter IV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Karl rejected by the army?
(a) He is missing a thumb.
(b) His vision is not 20/20.
(c) He has flat feet.
(d) His left leg is lame.

2. Karl trusts only _______________ and does not pray.
(a) Kristina.
(b) Danjel.
(c) himself.
(d) Ulrika.

3. Sven is the son of whom?
(a) Johan.
(b) Ira.
(c) Peter.
(d) Danjel.

4. What nationality is the family whose story is told in "The Last Letter Home"?
(a) Swedish.
(b) English.
(c) German.
(d) French.

5. For what does Kristina pray?
(a) To live a few more years.
(b) To have another child.
(c) To get a good friend.
(d) To have a grandchild.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kristina sew for Karl on her new sewing machine?

2. Who is Johannes Stenius?

3. To what does Old Abe attribute the fact that news travels fast?

4. Danjel is _______________ cousin.

5. The First Commandment for Emigrants offers the rule to never regret one's emigration and to ___________________.

(see the answer key)

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