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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. For the seamen, the disappearance of ________________ is a bad omen.
(a) the sun.
(b) the bird.
(c) the wind.
(d) the moon.

2. Which of the following is a food which the ship's passengers do NOT lack?
(a) Fresh fruit.
(b) Bread.
(c) Salted food.
(d) Milk.

3. Jonas Petter tells a story about a man who could not be buried because ____________________.
(a) he wanted to be cremated.
(b) he was not Swedish.
(c) his wife would not allow it.
(d) his erection would not go away.

4. Frederik Mattsson tells Robert that Frederik is to work __________________.
(a) on a farm.
(b) in a theater.
(c) on a brothel ship.
(d) in a factory.

5. What has Captain Lorentz stopped thinking about since he was young?
(a) Death.
(b) Wealth.
(c) Greed.
(d) Justice.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What illness does Kristina get in Chapter 21?

3. Who is the only person other than Ulrika of Vastergohl to avoid seasickness?

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

5. Which child is Kristina breastfeeding while on the trip?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How is the ship a symbol for its passengers?

3. What does the bird on ship signify for the peasants and also for the seamen?

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

5. How do the family members cope with the first storm they encounter at sea?

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

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

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

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

10. How do the peasants fill their idle hours on ship?

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