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

2. What illness does Kristina get in Chapter 21?

3. Who is the only person other than Ulrika of Vastergohl to avoid seasickness?

4. Which of the following is a food which the ship's passengers do NOT lack?

5. What do Robert and Elin practice asking for in English?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Karl Oskar's mindset when it is learned that Kristina is bleeding from scurvy?

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

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

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

5. How are the story times beneficial for the peasants?

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

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

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

9. What does Robert learn about his friend, Frederik, on the ship?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the setting at the beginning of the novel. Does the author paint a complete picture for the reader? What, if anything, is missing?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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