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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Who is the oldest person in the group of farmers?
(a) Jonas Petters.
(b) Robert Bjork.
(c) Lars Nyberg.
(d) Arvid Bremer.
2. Who cares for Danjel's children since Danjel's wife died?
(a) Ulrika.
(b) Vada.
(c) Hannah.
(d) Mia.
3. Why does the steamboat captain warn the passengers to not stay in the area where they disembark?
(a) They need to hurry to claim their land.
(b) There is a blizzard coming.
(c) There has been cholera in the area.
(d) There have been Indian attacks in the area.
4. Which of the following is NOT one of Karl and Kristina's children?
(a) Harald.
(b) Johan.
(c) Hannah.
(d) Lill-Marta.
5. The farmers and their families on board the ship are from which country?
(a) France.
(b) Sweden.
(c) Germany.
(d) Austria.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Kristina note about Danjel's family?
2. Anders tells the men that they may have to dig as deep as __________ feet if they want a well for their water supply.
3. What is one of the items in Kristina's basket which is almost the last of the food for the group?
4. Why does Danjel think his child died?
5. Karl is surprised to learn that Anders has only ____________ acres plowed in the time he has lived in America.
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Sigurd Thomasson warn the group about as they continue their journey?
2. What suffers in Karl and Kristina's marriage due to Karl's ambition?
3. Who is Henry O. Jackson and how does he help the group?
4. Who is Lill-Marta and why does she cause such alarm as the boat is ready to depart?
5. What is the nature of Robert's health problem and how did he sustain it?
6. How had Karl determined where he wanted to settle in America?
7. Describe the story Robert tells Elin about his and Arvid's adventure in New York and why does he feel the need to embellish?
8. Why does the group feel compelled to take Fina-Kajsa with them on the rest of the journey?
9. Why do a few men leave the ship with a bundle and shovels when it stops?
10. How is Karl selected as leader of the group and who is the man who will act as their guide to the new homesteads?
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