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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. Packs of _________________ are placed around Kristina's body.
(a) sea water.
(b) herbs.
(c) ice.
(d) cured meat.

2. In reality, Frederik is not _____________________.
(a) Swedish.
(b) American.
(c) British.
(d) French.

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

4. Frederik is fleeing Sweden because he got ______________ girls pregnant.
(a) six.
(b) two.
(c) five.
(d) three.

5. To whom is Robert attracted while on board the ship?
(a) Hanna.
(b) Elin.
(c) Vivi.
(d) Brigit.

Short Answer Questions

1. The peasants say they will always have warm feelings for _________________.

2. Whose funeral is held on the ship in Chapter 25?

3. What had the elderly man who died brought with him to take to his son?

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

5. What does Danjel do to overcome his doubts during the storm?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some of the first hardships experienced by the passengers on the ship?

2. How does time become an important element in the peasants' lives?

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

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

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

6. What does Robert try to teach to Elin prior to their arrival in America?

7. Describe the long night during which Karl Oskar tends to the very ill Kristina.

8. Why is passing the English coast a crossroads for the passengers?

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

10. How does Inga Lena's funeral prompt the captain to give his philosophy on life and death?

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