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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 much does the man pay for the item in #169?
2. One day when Robert is out hunting, he sees the tracks of which kind of animal?
3. What animal is Robert able to catch without firing his gun?
4. Which of the following does Karl NOT focus on when writing a letter to his parents?
5. What does Karl notice about the man in #162 when he stops at his house?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why can't Karl pick up the letter that has arrived from Sweden?
2. How does Karl learn what Anders' secret is?
3. Explain how Karl and Robert are very much alike even though they do not think so.
4. What does Karl produce that allows him to make a little bit of money?
5. What differing opinions do Karl, Kristina and Robert each have about Indians?
6. What precautions does Karl take for the family after Robert's experience with the Indian in the woods?
7. Why are Karl and Robert at odds over the Indian in the woods episode?
8. How do Karl and Kristina view the letter from Sweden differently?
9. Why will Karl not allow Kristina borrow the money to pick up the letter from Sweden?
10. What do Karl and Kristina do for Robert and his trip?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What is the significance of the book's title? What are some other possible titles for the book? List at least five and cite your reasons for each.
Essay Topic 2
Create a brief character study of Karl Oskar. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him during his lifetime?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss Moberg's writing style. How is he different from other writers of his time? What are some of his characteristic writing techniques? Identify some examples of his classic style in UNTO A GOOD LAND.
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