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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. How did Robert get to Grand City?
2. How does Arvid die?
3. What did the building in Grand City used to be?
4. Why does Robert throw two bundles of money at Karl?
5. What does Karl tell Kristina he will not do?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
Discuss the following:
1. What do you think are the characteristics of a successful novel?
2. Analyze and discuss The Settlers based upon the criteria you decide upon in #1 and judge if The Settlers is a successful novel. Explain your rationale with specific examples.
3. Do you think the fact that The Settlers is primarily for entertainment changes the criteria upon which its success should be judged? Explain.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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