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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Robert do with Kristina when Karl goes to Stillwater?
2. What kind of warnings have them been in the paper about money?
3. Why was Karl late returning from Stillwater?
4. What does Kristina notice when Robert returns to the house?
5. What does Robert say when Karl asks him about Arvid's watch?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Petrus says that he was exiled from Sweden for his religious beliefs and he touts the need for religious freedom. In reaction, ironically, Petrus becomes completely intolerant of anyone who believes anything other than what he teaches. He eventually tells Kristina that she must end her friendship with Ulrika because of Ulrika's faith in the Baptist denomination.
1. Discuss reasons why someone who is oppressed for beliefs would then become an oppressor. Use examples from the text and your own knowledge to support your answer.
2. It is often said the more a belief is oppressed the stronger that belief becomes. Do you think this is true? Why or why not? Use examples from the text and your own knowledge to support your answer.
3. Discuss in depth why religious freedom might be beneficial to a nation. Use examples from the text and your own knowledge to support your answer.
Essay Topic 2
The Settlers, like many novels ends on a happy (or at least optimistic) note. Discuss the following:
1. Why do you think many people want what they perceive as a happy or good ending to a novel? Explain your opinion. Do you? Why or why? not?
2. What are three reasons to read fiction? Discuss each one in light of The Settlers and whether or not it fulfills all three, two or one of the reasons you mention. Give examples as to why The Settlers is or is not successful in fulfilling the reasons you discuss.
3. Do you think reading solely for entertainment is as good a reason to read as any other? Why or why not? Can any work of fiction or non-fiction, no matter how poorly written, enlighten, teach, stimulate thought? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 3
Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:
1. Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not?
2. Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as The Settlers help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading The Settlers? Why or why not?
3. Choose one specific incident in The Settlers to discuss and compare one of the characters' response to how you think you would respond.
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