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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why will Karl and Kristina not allow their children to eat the food on the ship?
(a) It is not fully cooked.
(b) They are allergic to it.
(c) It is moldy.
(d) They think it is tained.

2. Where is Karl Oskar headed with his family?
(a) Arizona.
(b) Minnesota.
(c) California.
(d) Montana.

3. What do Ulrika and Elin wear to ward off illness?
(a) Mustard plaster.
(b) Garlic.
(c) Crosses.
(d) Herb pouches.

4. What sign is Karl unable to read on the train?
(a) Please hand ticket to porter.
(b) No smoking.
(c) Danger! Watch your step.
(d) Dining car this way.

5. What disease do the authorities check for before allowing the passengers to disembark?
(a) Pneumonia.
(b) Malaria.
(c) Tuberculosis.
(d) Cholera.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Karl go in search of when the boat docks one day to take on wood?

2. Why are the children disappointed when Karl returns to the ship?

3. Who wife died during the sea voyage?

4. What is the name of the ship that will take the group almost all the way to their destination?

5. Why is Robert hurriedly studying English?

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