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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 does Karl inherit with his land?

2. On the way to Karishamn, Robert ____________________.

3. How can Karl Oskar's personality best be described?

4. What is Karl's surname?

5. Which of the following does Dean Brusander NOT warn Karl Oskar about regarding America?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for Karl Oskar's life. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, and socialization. Will he ever return to Sweden?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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