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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. What book does Robert read to Arvid?

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

3. The only escape for Robert and Arvid is in ______________________.

4. What does Danjel do when a fight erupts in his house during a religious service?

5. Why does Ulrika want to go to America?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Karl Oskar remain firm in his plans to move to America?

2. What are the good and bad omens at the beginning of Karl Oskar and Kristina's trip?

3. Why does Karl Oskar feel impotent to argue with Dean Brusander regarding Karl Oskar's move to America?

4. Why does Kristina question the trip to America?

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

6. What are the main reasons Robert and Arvid want to leave the farm?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Moberg's writing style. How is he different from other writers of his time? What are some of his characteristic writing techniques? Identify some examples of his classic style in THE EMIGRANTS.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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

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