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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 through 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who decided to try to make a fortune on gold in California?
(a) Robert.
(b) Hans.
(c) Petrus.
(d) Peter.

2. What does Karl think would increase his harvest?
(a) Better seeds.
(b) An ox to pull the plow.
(c) Irrigation.
(d) A better way to fertilize.

3. About what is Petrus embarrassed when he goes home with Karl?
(a) That one of Karl's sons is not wearing pants.
(b) That Kristena is wearing slacks.
(c) That Karl's baby girl is naked.
(d) That Karl's wife looks him right in the eye.

4. What does Kristina wonder about the Swedes who continue to settle the land around them?
(a) Why they do not build a church.
(b) Why they have so many children.
(c) Why they travel to that remote area to settle.
(d) Why they want to be farmers.

5. What has Kristina obtained with Ulrika's help?
(a) A horse.
(b) A mule.
(c) A spinning wheel.
(d) A sewing machine.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Karl put Johan to keep him warm?

2. Why do members of the community begin to meet in Petrus' barn?

3. What does Karl Nilson hear as he is working in the forest?

4. With whom did Ulrika travel to America?

5. What has Karl planted for use in the future for clothing?

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