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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. Fredrik of Kvantorpet trades his master's _____________ for money that he keeps for himself.

2. On the way to Karishamn, Robert ____________________.

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

4. Karl Oskar still struggles with _________________.

5. Who is Karl's second child?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What punishment does Robert receive that finally makes him leave Aron's farm?

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

10. What does Karl Oskar do after Robert returns home from Aron's punishment?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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