The prose is clear and – as befitting the subject matter – pared down to often brutal effect. Lee What kind of wife, according to Marie, should Frank have? One who is timid and doesn't care for anyone in the world but Frank What is Marie's general mood in part 3? Sad and brooding What animal was part of Alexandra's favorite memory being down on the river with Emil? A duck What is the recurring fancy/dream of Alexandra that has persisted since her girlhood, especially on Sundays? Of being lifted up bodily and carried lightly by someone very strong What item of Frank's did Alexandra and Marie find in the attic when they were looking for patterns? A yellow walking cane-a reminder he used to be a happy man As they are driving to the church supper in St.F irst published in 1913, and reissued by Hesperus Press in celebration of its centenary, this slim novel features the travails of Alexandra Bergson and her three brothers: Swedish immigrants attempting to maintain a foothold on the windswept prairielands of Nebraska at the turn of the 20th century. Bergson Who is mowing the graveyard at the beginning of Part 2? Emil Even thought they are giddy and make mistakes, why does Alexandra keep her young Swedish gorls working in her kitchen? They entertained her and kept her from being lonely Who is the "stranger" who comes to visit the day Alexandra has her family over for a picnic? Carl Linstrum To whom did Alexandra sell part of her land when he/she got married? Marie Tovesky Who, from the old days, does Alexandra keep on as a hired hand? Ivar To whom does Alexandra take Carl to visit at the beginning of chapter 6 (part 2)? Marie What did Marie's father do when she first came home and announced she was going to marry Frank? He sent her away to a convent school In chapter 7 (of part 2) when Emil is mowing Marie's orchard, what is it Emil wants Marie to "understand"? That he is in love with her About what do Lou and Oscar say is making Alexandra look foolish and "that people have begun to talk?" That she plans to marry Carl What has Emil decided to do for a year before he goes to law school? He wants to go to Mexico to work with a friend and "look around" -really wants to get his mind off of Marie What are Carl's plans at the end of part 2? To travel to Alaska for a year to prove himself worthy of Alexandra At the beginning of part 3, who comes to Alexandra's farm for his/her annual visit? Old Mrs.
In regard to the land, what does Alexandra feel is coming in part 1? Prosperity, hope, and the change her father had dreamed of Who had died in the 16 years since Part 1? Mrs.
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