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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Karl Oskar see the bright side of Kristina's pregnancy?

3. What is the rumor circulating about Arvid?

4. The passengers on the Charlotta are mostly _________________.

5. What book does Robert read to Arvid?

Short Essay Questions

1. What economic impact do Danjel's religious beliefs have on the village?

2. Who are the characters who comprise Karl Oskar's family?

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

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

5. Who is Danjel Andreasson, and what are his religious beliefs?

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

7. Why does Kristina question the trip to America?

8. What is the name of the ship to carry the peasants and who is the captain?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the role of the family in THE EMIGRANTS. What does it mean for each of the main characters? How does the family evolve in its support of each other? How do all the passengers on the ship become a family of sorts? How are they bound like a family is bound together? Why is this bond stronger than natural ones in some cases?

Essay Topic 2

Moberg uses beautifully descriptive language in the book to help his readers see his world from his perspective. Without referring to the book, describe Sweden using only your recall of Moberg's descriptions. How do you visualize Swedish rural life now that you have read Moberg's THE EMIGRANTS?

Essay Topic 3

How does Moberg use the literary technique of local color in THE EMIGRANTS? What elements comprise local color? Give some examples of the local color in Swedish establishments, in the characters, and in the events.

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