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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What faith is Danjel practicing?
(a) Episcopalian.
(b) Methodist.
(c) Akian.
(d) Catholic.

2. The people in Karl Oskar's village think his plan to move is ________________.
(a) dangerous.
(b) brave.
(c) insane.
(d) valid.

3. Karl Oskar's father describes their departure as _____________________.
(a) a funeral procession.
(b) a family honor.
(c) a holiday.
(d) the first day of the rest of their lives.

4. Karl Oskar decides to move to ______________.
(a) Germany.
(b) Norway.
(c) America.
(d) England.

5. What is the name of the ship that will take the immigrants to America?
(a) Magnus.
(b) Thor.
(c) Charlotta.
(d) Noak

Short Answer Questions

1. In what month do Karl Oskar and Kristina leave for America?

2. How does Robert's master punish him?

3. What does Robert do after he is flogged?

4. Which of the following does Dean Brusander NOT warn Karl Oskar about regarding America?

5. Karl Oskar wants his children to be _________________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are Danjel's teachings at odds with Dean Brusander's beliefs?

2. Why does Kristina question the trip to America?

3. What news makes Kristina especially frightened about their upcoming journey?

4. What is the premise of THE EMIGRANTS?

5. Who is Danjel Andreasson, and what are his religious beliefs?

6. What punishment does Robert receive that finally makes him leave Aron's farm?

7. How does Kristina think that all their troubles are Karl Oskar's fault because of her many pregnancies?

8. Why does Karl Oskar remain firm in his plans to move to America?

9. How are Karl Oskar's troubles attributed to weather?

10. What are the main reasons Robert and Arvid want to leave the farm?

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