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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. After the storm, the ship reaches the ________________ coast in Chapter 19.

2. What do the peasants find to be insufficient on board the ship?

3. What illness does Kristina get in Chapter 21?

4. Who is the first person to die during the trip?

5. Karl learns that the most fertile land in America is in which state?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Robert begin to question his decision to make the journey to America?

2. How is the ship a symbol for its passengers?

3. What renews the passengers' loyalty to Sweden and the life they left behind?

4. What does Robert try to teach to Elin prior to their arrival in America?

5. What is Karl Oskar's mindset, even in the face of adversity and disapproval from others, regarding his journey?

6. What temptation makes this leg of the journey especially difficult for Karl Oskar?

7. Who seems to be the happiest on the sea voyage?

8. How do the peasants fill their idle hours on ship?

9. What illness does Kristina get after her bout with sea sickness and why is she concerned for her children?

10. Describe the lice infestation on ship and why Ulrika may be the only one who does not get them.

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

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of struggle. Identify at least two examples about struggle in the book. Then explain how each example supports the theme of struggle.

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Karl Oskar. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him during his lifetime?

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