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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 do Robert and Elin practice asking for in English?

2. How do the passengers pass their time on the ship?

3. The peasants use the Almanac for the Year to note _________________.

4. Packs of _________________ are placed around Kristina's body.

5. Who is the elderly man who dies on the trip?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are the first two casualties on board the ship?

2. How does time become an important element in the peasants' lives?

3. How deeply is Kristina affected by seasickness?

4. Why is passing the English coast a crossroads for the passengers?

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

6. What is Karl Oskar's mindset as he embarks on his new life?

7. How does Inga Lena's funeral prompt the captain to give his philosophy on life and death?

8. What are some of the first hardships experienced by the passengers on the ship?

9. Why does Inga-Lena keep her illness to herself?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

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.

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