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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Kristina discover under Robert's pillow?
(a) Robert's diary.
(b) A wanted poster with Robert's name on it.
(c) Arvid's watch.
(d) A stack of gold coins.

2. Why was Karl late returning from Stillwater?
(a) He ran into some friends from Sweden.
(b) He had to wait for the bank to check on his question about the money.
(c) He had trouble with the ox cart.
(d) He was ill.

3. Where does Karl go when he leaves the house?
(a) To work on the school house.
(b) Into town.
(c) To the north field.
(d) To find Johan.

4. What does Robert tell Kristina about his life?
(a) It has been interesting.
(b) It is worse than dying.
(c) It has no meaning.
(d) He thinks it was all predestined.

5. How do Robert and Arvid survive the winter?
(a) Living with Robert's girlfriend.
(b) They spend most of the winter in jail.
(c) Working on a farm.
(d) Working for the city.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Robert tell Kristina about death?

2. What does Robert decide to do when two mules have escaped?

3. What does Karl believe when he examines the bills that Robert gave him?

4. What does Robert hint about his wealth?

5. What was Robert's real reason for leaving Minnesota?

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