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O Pioneers!
Willa Cather
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Part I
Part II, Chapters 1-4
Part II, Chapters 5-12
Part III
Part IV
Part V
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Part 1
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Part 2, Chapters 5-12
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Part 4
Part 5
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1
of 5
What does Alexandra do in the rain that induces a state of extreme exhaustion?
Visits Emil's grave
Visit's Frank's prison
Walks to Hanover
Milks all her cows
2
of 5
How does Alexandra view Frank Shabata following the murder of Emil and Marie?
A villain
A victim of circumstance
A misunderstood genius
A madman
3
of 5
What sentence does Frank receive for his crime?
Ten years imprisonment
Five years imprisonment
One month imprisonment
The death penalty
4
of 5
How did Carl Linstrum learn about Emil's death?
The radio news
A letter from Frank
Alexandra's telegram
By chance
5
of 5
In the novel's conclusion, what do Alexandra and Carl decide to do?
Buy more farmland
Return to Sweden
Move westward
Get married
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