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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. When some farmers find Robert's clothes, it is assumed that he _____________________.

2. Why is Karl Oskar driven to move to the country in #73?

3. From whom does Karl Oskar borrow money?

4. The man in #68 thinks that only _____________________ can keep society together.

5. Who agrees to accompany Karl Oskar and his family on their move?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What news makes Kristina especially frightened about their upcoming journey?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. How does Anna's death alter Kristina's view on going to America?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Moberg is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony. Briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the two major settings for the novel. Why does Moberg use the settings he does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

Essay Topic 3

Explain Moberg's use of regionalism in the book. Cite examples of at least two different instances of regionalism and explain why the author used them where he did.

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