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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. The trip to America costs ________________ of the proceeds from the sale of Karl Oskar's farm.

2. From whom does Karl Oskar borrow money?

3. What leads to fights between Karl Oskar and Kristina?

4. The drought makes people think that it ___________________.

5. In what year does the ship carrying the immigrants sail for America?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Kristina question the trip to America?

2. Who is Danjel Andreasson, and what are his religious beliefs?

3. Describe Robert's propensity to wander and roam.

4. How does Anna's death alter Kristina's view on going to America?

5. Why does Robert decide to fake his own death?

6. What punishment does Robert receive that finally makes him leave Aron's farm?

7. Describe Robert's grim life in Chapter 3.

8. Why does Robert compare his work situation to the death of his cat?

9. What news makes Kristina especially frightened about their upcoming journey?

10. What is the premise of THE EMIGRANTS?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The theme of the quest for a better life will be an important one in the novel. How does the author begin to build this theme? Give examples of the quest for a better life throughout the book.

Essay Topic 2

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 THE EMIGRANTS.

Essay Topic 3

Moberg uses beautifully descriptive language in the book to help his readers see his world from his perspective. Without referring to the book, describe Sweden using only your recall of Moberg's descriptions. How do you visualize Swedish rural life now that you have read Moberg's THE EMIGRANTS?

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