Growth of the Soil — Questions and answers
What did Isak carry when he first appeared in the Norwegian uplands?
Answer: An axe and a few provisions
In Growth of the Soil, which character appeared at Isak's clearing carrying bundles and goats?
Answer: Ingeborg
In Growth of the Soil, which person learned of Ingeborg's secret burial of a child and reported it to the authorities?
Answer: Oline
How long was Ingeborg away from Sellanraa serving her time?
Answer: Three long years
In Growth of the Soil, which son of Isak left Sellanraa to seek his fortune in the distant town?
Answer: Eleseus
In Growth of the Soil, what type of mineral was rumored to be in the mountains near Sellanraa?
Answer: Copper
In Growth of the Soil, who discovered Barbro's secret burial of a child in the deep woods?
Answer: Isak
Who did Sivert marry after Barbro had settled into the rhythms of farm life?
Answer: Barbro
In Growth of the Soil, what happened to the copper mine near Sellanraa?
Answer: It became deserted as ore thinned out and prices fell
What did Isak and Ingeborg often do in their old age at Sellanraa?
Answer: Sat on their porch gazing over the fields