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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 is Allan Karlsson's middle name?
2. Where does Prosecutor Conny Ranelid tell Chief Inspector Aronsson to get a hotel room in Chapter 14?
3. Who spends much of his time fishing while staying at the Beauty's farm?
4. What is the destination for the next bus leaving the station when Allan arrives in Chapter 2?
5. On what date was Allan Karlsson born?
Short Essay Questions
1. How would you describe Allan's political ideologies in the novel? What influenced these ideologies?
2. What happens when Allan arrives in the U.S. in Chapter 9?
3. How would you compare the characters in the contemporary timeline to those in the historical timelines in the novel?
4. What is ironic about Allan's meeting with world leaders throughout the narrative?
5. What happens to the suitcase in Chapter 2? How would you explain the motivation for this action?
6. What central character is introduced in Chapter 1? What is he doing when the narrative begins?
7. What is illustrated through Allan's meeting with Bolt at the train station in Chapter 2?
8. Why does Allan enlist Father Ferguson in his escape in Chapter 13?
9. How does black comedy contribute to the tone and mood of The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared?
10. What is illustrated through Allan's encounter meeting Julius in Chapter 3?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe the character of Julius Jonsson in the novel. Where does Allan meet Julius? What leads to the friendship between these characters? Why does Julius become involved in Allan's adventure?
Essay Topic 2
How would you describe Allan's viewpoints on politics and religion? What has led to these viewpoints? How did Allan's parents influence his religious and political ideologies?
Essay Topic 3
Throughout the book, Allan meets a variety of world-famous historical figures. How does Allan typically react to each new leader he meets? What are some examples of meetings that have gone awry for Allan? What are some examples of beneficial relationships with these world leaders?
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