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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21, It Was Called Ship-Sickness.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With whom does Robert share a room?
(a) Nils.
(b) Hans.
(c) Gustav.
(d) Arvid.

2. Who is the first person to die during the trip?
(a) A stillborn baby.
(b) A girl with an abscess.
(c) A young man with tuberculosis.
(d) A crippled old man.

3. Why does Karl have trouble walking on deck?
(a) He has the flu.
(b) He is seasick.
(c) He has balance issues.
(d) His shoes are too big.

4. Robert would be truly free if he ____________________.
(a) worked for a year.
(b) bought his freedom.
(c) worked for five years.
(d) went to America.

5. What illness does Kristina get in Chapter 21?
(a) Emphysema.
(b) Scurvy.
(c) Tuberculosis.
(d) Rickets.

Short Answer Questions

1. Robert talks to a man on board who claims to be ___________________.

2. Who is Robert's master?

3. What is a major challenge for the ship's passengers?

4. How does Robert's master punish him?

5. Why does Jonas-Petter want to go to America?

(see the answer key)

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