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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. Who comes to Robert's defense after the flogging?
(a) Kristina.
(b) Danjel.
(c) Karl Oskar.
(d) Sven.

2. The only escape for Robert and Arvid is in ______________________.
(a) carving.
(b) drinking.
(c) Robert's book.
(d) dancing.

3. Who is now Danjel's farmhand?
(a) Bjorn.
(b) Erik.
(c) Arvid.
(d) Sven.

4. What is Karl's distinguishing physical characteristic?
(a) Big hands.
(b) Large nose.
(c) Large ears.
(d) Bald head.

5. Who is another volunteer for the trip?
(a) Lars Nyberg.
(b) Jonas-Petter.
(c) Sven Andreasson.
(d) Erik Nilsson.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT true about Captain Lorentz?

2. With whom does Robert share a room?

3. Arvid becomes so despondent about his situation on the farm that he decides to ______________________.

4. What is a threat to unity in the community?

5. Berta of Idemo tells Kristina that Kristina must take ________________ to prevent sea sickness.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Karl Oskar do after Robert returns home from Aron's punishment?

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

3. Describe Karl Oskar's conflict with religion regarding his troubles.

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

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

6. Why is the journey perceived as a morbid occasion by Karl Oskar and Kristina's parents?

7. Describe Robert's propensity to wander and roam.

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

9. What crime does Robert stop Arvid from committing and what do they see as their only escape?

10. Why is Captain Lorentz unhappy about peasant passengers?

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