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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 Danjel do to overcome his doubts during the storm?

2. Robert and Elin note ____________________ as they get closer to land.

3. What has Captain Lorentz stopped thinking about since he was young?

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

5. Who feels that his life is easier while on board the ship?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the long night during which Karl Oskar tends to the very ill Kristina.

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

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

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

6. To what does Kristina compare her conditions on the ship?

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

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

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

10. How is the Swedish soil used in Inga Lena's funeral?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

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

Create a brief character study of Robert. 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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