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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. How old is Britt-Marie?

2. What type of vehicle stops in front of the pizzeria in Chapter 13?

3. What sport does Fredrik's son play?

4. In Chapter 13, what does Somebody eat when she and Britt-Marie go back to the pizzeria?

5. Who does Britt-Marie see waiting at a bus stop in Chapter 17?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Sami not coach the kids' soccer team?

2. How does Britt-Marie learn about a room for rent?

3. What happened to Britt-Marie's sister, Ingrid?

4. Why does Britt-Marie get up quickly in Chapter 15?

5. Why does Britt-Marie decide to allow the children to watch the soccer match in the recreation center?

6. In Chapter 13, what does Britt-Marie do when she goes back to the pizzeria with Somebody?

7. How does Britt-Marie break two fingers and get a bump on her head?

8. What does Sami say about his parents?

9. What does Britt-Marie remember about her sister, Ingrid?

10. What does Britt-Marie remember about Kent, vodka, and a rug?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Some characters in the story are stereotypes. What are some stereotype characters in the novel? How do they advance the narrative? How do these characters advance the plot?

Essay Topic 2

Analogies are used to compare an unfamiliar object or idea to a familiar one in an attempt to explain the unfamiliar. How does the author use analogies in the book? How do analogies help readers understand unfamiliar ideas or understand events or characters?

Essay Topic 3

The climax in a novel is the highest point of tension and a turning point. What is the climax in Britt-Marie Was Here and why is that incident the climax?

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