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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. Who is the woman who seduces her master and becomes the richest woman in the area?

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

3. In what month do Karl Oskar and Kristina leave for America?

4. Who takes up the cause to stop Danjel from practicing his religion?

5. Berta of Idemo tells Kristina that Kristina must take ________________ to prevent sea sickness.

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Kristina think that all their troubles are Karl Oskar's fault because of her many pregnancies?

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

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

4. How does Karl Oskar meet his wife, Kristina?

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

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

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

8. Why are Danjel's teachings at odds with Dean Brusander's beliefs?

9. Why does Kristina question the trip to America?

10. How does Karl Oskar turn the news of Kristina's pregnancy into a positive?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Poverty take on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

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

Create a brief character study of Kristina. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her during his lifetime?

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