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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 Oskar decide while on the trip?

2. Captain Lorentz concludes that Kristina has __________________.

3. What was the profession of the man in #153?

4. Where will the passenger ship land in America?

5. How many people must sleep in the same family compartment as Kristina?

Short Essay Questions

1. How deeply is Kristina affected by seasickness?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Poverty take on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 3

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

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