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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. All immigrants risk everything they have in their determination to _____________________.
(a) meet new people.
(b) have an adventure.
(c) escape poverty.
(d) get religious freedom.

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

3. Why does Inga Lena suffer from her illness in silence?
(a) She does not like to be the center of attention.
(b) She does not want to make others feel bad for her.
(c) She is afraid to tell Danjel.
(d) She does not want to be a whiner.

4. What is the first building the passengers see as they approach land?
(a) A bank.
(b) A theater.
(c) A hotel.
(d) A saloon.

5. What reminds the peasants of what they have left behind?
(a) Swedish food.
(b) A Swedish ship returning to Sweden.
(c) Swedish songs.
(d) Stories about Sweden.

Short Answer Questions

1. Packs of _________________ are placed around Kristina's body.

2. What is the literary term for Inga Lena's living all her life on land yet being buried at sea?

3. What does Danjel tell Inga-Lena to do to cope with seasickness?

4. To whom is Robert attracted while on board the ship?

5. What do the passengers seem to miss on their journey?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are the first two casualties on board the ship?

2. Why does Inga-Lena keep her illness to herself?

3. What illness does Kristina get after her bout with sea sickness and why is she concerned for her children?

4. What is Karl Oskar's mindset as he embarks on his new life?

5. What is Karl Oskar's mindset when it is learned that Kristina is bleeding from scurvy?

6. How deeply is Kristina affected by seasickness?

7. To what does Kristina compare her conditions on the ship?

8. What does Robert learn about his friend, Frederik, on the ship?

9. How are the story times beneficial for the peasants?

10. Who seems to be the happiest on the sea voyage?

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