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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. What color car does Britt-Marie drive?

2. In Chapter 12, what course is the policeman taking in town?

3. What is the name of the man who was the boss at the trucking company when everyone got fired?

4. In Chapter 15, what does Britt-Marie wrap in toilet paper?

5. What does Britt-Marie use to hit the coffee machine when it spills on her jacket?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Where does Britt-Marie go with Pirate in Chapter 17?

3. What happened to Britt-Marie's marriage?

4. What drill does Sami suggest that Britt-Marie have the kids do, and how is the drill conducted?

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

6. What does Britt-Marie do after leaving the unemployment office in Chapter 1?

7. Who comes to Britt-Marie's rescue when Fredrik nearly hits her?

8. What does Omar get for Britt-Marie, and how is he able to find it for her?

9. What is Britt-Marie's employment background?

10. What does Sven tell Britt-Marie about the financial crisis in Borg?

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

Litotes is a figure of speech. How does the author use litotes as understatements in the book? How do litotes add humor to scenes?

Essay Topic 3

Sami’s parents are gone. Why is Sami the one caring for his siblings? How do he and his siblings survive without their parents?

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