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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has Anders lived in America?

2. What is Danjel's religion?

3. Why is Ulrika angry with Karl?

4. Robert knows that he will have to learn the English language in order to _____________________.

5. What do Ulrika and Elin wear to ward off illness?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Karl when he goes ashore to buy food one day?

2. What is the nature of Robert's health problem and how did he sustain it?

3. Why is Ulrika so mad at Karl when the guide tells them how far they have to travel to get to Minnesota?

4. Why will Karl and Kristina not allow their children to eat the food on the ship?

5. Why do a few men leave the ship with a bundle and shovels when it stops?

6. What suffers in Karl and Kristina's marriage due to Karl's ambition?

7. When does the group encounter Anders and why is Fina-Kajsa upset with him?

8. How does Robert's misunderstanding of the English language create a problem between Ulrika and Karl?

9. What is the nature of Danjel's personality and what examples does the author provide?

10. Why is the trip across the prairie a difficult one for the immigrants?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the two major settings for the novel. Why does Moberg use the settings he does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

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