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

2. Who is Karl's brother?
(a) Robert.
(b) Sven.
(c) Evan.
(d) Erik.

3. What does Kristina find at the house that makes her realize her attachment to their home?
(a) Anna's shoe.
(b) The deed to the house.
(c) Christmas decorations.
(d) Her wedding quilt.

4. The passengers on the Charlotta are mostly _________________.
(a) peasants.
(b) prisoners.
(c) sailors.
(d) ministers.

5. How does Karl Oskar see the bright side of Kristina's pregnancy?
(a) The child will be an American citizen.
(b) The child won't require solid food for awhile.
(c) The baby gets free passage to America.
(d) He would like to have another daughter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Kristina especially apprehensive about going on the voyage?

2. Why does Jonas-Petter want to go to America?

3. The only escape for Robert and Arvid is in ______________________.

4. Which of Karl Oskar and Kristina's children dies?

5. Kristina thinks that _____________________ would make it easier to cope with finances.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Captain Lorentz unhappy about peasant passengers?

2. Why does Robert compare his work situation to the death of his cat?

3. Describe Robert's grim life in Chapter 3.

4. How is Robert caught by his master, Aron of Nybacken?

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

6. What are the seven masters that rule the lives of men like Robert and Arvid?

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

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

9. How do Karl Oskar's beliefs differ from his father's?

10. To what does Dean Brusander attribute the breakdown in society?

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