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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is put into Inga's mouth before her body is thrown into the ocean?
(a) A pipe.
(b) A crust of bread.
(c) Rose petals.
(d) A scoop of dirt.

2. What does Danjel do to overcome his doubts during the storm?
(a) Sleeps.
(b) Reads the Bible.
(c) Meditates.
(d) Sings.

3. What does Danjel firmly believe during the storm?
(a) God will save the good people.
(b) God will spare the children.
(c) God will take the righteous.
(d) God will deliver them safely.

4. To whom is Robert attracted while on board the ship?
(a) Brigit.
(b) Vivi.
(c) Elin.
(d) Hanna.

5. Frederik Mattsson tells Robert that Frederik is to work __________________.
(a) on a brothel ship.
(b) on a farm.
(c) in a factory.
(d) in a theater.

6. What does Karl Oskar think he can change?
(a) His wife.
(b) His identity.
(c) His past.
(d) His destiny.

7. What is a major challenge for the ship's passengers?
(a) Lice.
(b) Humidity.
(c) Mice.
(d) Quiet.

8. Jonas Petter tells a story about a man who could not be buried because ____________________.
(a) his erection would not go away.
(b) he was not Swedish.
(c) his wife would not allow it.
(d) he wanted to be cremated.

9. Why does Karl have trouble walking on deck?
(a) He is seasick.
(b) His shoes are too big.
(c) He has balance issues.
(d) He has the flu.

10. What does Kristina think about the trip?
(a) She loves being at sea.
(b) She doesn't think she will survive.
(c) She is a little nauseous but enjoys it.
(d) She thinks she will get used to it.

11. All immigrants risk everything they have in their determination to _____________________.
(a) get religious freedom.
(b) escape poverty.
(c) meet new people.
(d) have an adventure.

12. Robert talks to a man on board who claims to be ___________________.
(a) an Episcopalian bishop.
(b) a friend of the U.S. president.
(c) a plantation owner.
(d) a marine merchant.

13. Who is the only person other than Ulrika of Vastergohl to avoid seasickness?
(a) Karl Oskar.
(b) Robert Nilsa.
(c) Piers Vosberg.
(d) Markus Svenson.

14. What are the peasants always told when they want to complain to the captain?
(a) He is asleep.
(b) He is eating.
(c) He is reading maps.
(d) He cannot speak the language.

15. Elin hopes to find work as _________________.
(a) a teacher.
(b) a dancer.
(c) a housemaid.
(d) a cook.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many people must sleep in the same family compartment as Kristina?

2. Many of the stories told by the peasants include __________________.

3. Who was the maid of the man in #153?

4. The peasants use the Almanac for the Year to note _________________.

5. Who feels that his life is easier while on board the ship?

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