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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. In Chapter 32, where does Kent kiss Britt-Marie?

2. What wakes Britt-Marie one night in Chapter 34?

3. In Chapter 25, what is the man with a pistol wearing on his head?

4. How many days does it take for Britt-Marie to be allowed to talk to a member of the committee?

5. How many meetings does Kent have in the morning in Chapter 36?

Short Essay Questions

1. When does Bank come home in Chapter 21, and what does she do when she gets there?

2. In Chapter 37, where will Kent wait for Britt-Marie and for how long?

3. What dreams do Vega and Britt-Marie have, and why does Britt-Marie not follow hers?

4. Why does Britt-Marie order fries when she and Kent have dinner at the restaurant in town?

5. In Chapter 30, why are some people taking down for sale signs in Borg?

6. What happens after Britt-Marie tells Sven and Kent to go away?

7. What does it mean when someone supports Manchester United?

8. At the end of Chapter 22, who comes to the door and who does Britt-Marie hope that it is?

9. What does Britt-Marie tell the rat that love can be?

10. Where do Britt-Marie and Sven find the children after Sami dies?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the storyline? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Britt-Marie’s sister died in a car accident. What type of relationship did Britt-Marie have with her sister? What does the relationship and how Britt-Marie remembers her sister reveal about Britt-Marie?

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