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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 is Robert's punishment for being late?

2. The local dean fears that the price of _______________ will drop because Danjel is no longer making alcohol.

3. What does Robert do on his way to his new job?

4. What is the rumor circulating about Arvid?

5. Who is the captain of the ship the immigrants take to America?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Robert decide to fake his own death?

2. How is Robert caught by his master, Aron of Nybacken?

3. Why does Kristina question the trip to America?

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

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

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

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

8. What is the fate of Karl Oskar's children given their poverty?

9. Why is the journey perceived as a morbid occasion by Karl Oskar and Kristina's parents?

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

The theme of the quest for a better life will be an important one in the novel. How does the author begin to build this theme? Give examples of the quest for a better life throughout the book.

Essay Topic 2

What is the significance of the book's title? What are some other possible titles for the book. List at least five and cite your reasons for each.

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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