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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Kristina's weakness toward her husband usually results in _______________.
(a) pregnancy.
(b) sadness.
(c) long talks.
(d) arguments.

2. Who is the only person other than Ulrika of Vastergohl to avoid seasickness?
(a) Robert Nilsa.
(b) Karl Oskar.
(c) Markus Svenson.
(d) Piers Vosberg.

3. What food does Kristina miss while on the trip?
(a) Potatoes.
(b) Pears.
(c) Celery.
(d) Lingonberries.

4. What is the literary term for Inga Lena's living all her life on land yet being buried at sea?
(a) Irony.
(b) Simile.
(c) Allegory.
(d) Metaphor.

5. Karl Oskar is tempted to sleep with _______________ on the trip.
(a) Brigit.
(b) Margot.
(c) Helga.
(d) Ulrika.

6. Who is the elderly man who dies on the trip?
(a) Lars Nyberg.
(b) Mans Jakob.
(c) Sven Andreasson.
(d) Erik Nilsson.

7. What does Danjel firmly believe during the storm?
(a) God will spare the children.
(b) God will take the righteous.
(c) God will deliver them safely.
(d) God will save the good people.

8. What do the passengers seem to miss on their journey?
(a) The seasons.
(b) Parties.
(c) Holidays.
(d) Animals.

9. Captain Lorentz concludes that Kristina has __________________.
(a) epilepsy.
(b) scurvy.
(c) rickets.
(d) polio.

10. Karl learns that the most fertile land in America is in which state?
(a) Minnesota.
(b) Ohio.
(c) Indiana.
(d) Florida.

11. Who feels that his life is easier while on board the ship?
(a) Arvid.
(b) Werner.
(c) Henrik.
(d) Markus.

12. What does Karl Oskar think he can change?
(a) His destiny.
(b) His identity.
(c) His wife.
(d) His past.

13. What does Kristina think about the trip?
(a) She loves being at sea.
(b) She doesn't think she will survive.
(c) She thinks she will get used to it.
(d) She is a little nauseous but enjoys it.

14. What does Kristina hallucinate about?
(a) Swimming in a pond.
(b) Dancing.
(c) Singing to her dead child.
(d) Swinging on a rope.

15. Why does the person in #128 die?
(a) He had a pre-existing illness.
(b) The peasants won't lace her abscess.
(c) There is not enough food.
(d) The water has bacteria in it.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the storm, the ship reaches the ________________ coast in Chapter 19.

2. Who was the maid of the man in #153?

3. How many people must sleep in the same family compartment as Kristina?

4. Captain Lorentz also serves as __________________.

5. Where will the passenger ship land in America?

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