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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which king ascends the throne in the year mentioned in #1?
(a) King Olaf II.
(b) King Oskar I.
(c) King Andreas.
(d) King Gottfrid.

2. Who is the woman who seduces her master and becomes the richest woman in the area?
(a) Axelina.
(b) Heidi.
(c) Gunilla.
(d) Brita.

3. What does Robert do on his way to his new job?
(a) Mails a letter.
(b) Has a picnic lunch.
(c) Courts a girl.
(d) Simulates his suicide.

4. What is the relation of the man in #43 to Karl Oskar and Kristina?
(a) Kristina's brother.
(b) Karl Oskar's father.
(c) Karl Oskar's brother.
(d) Kristina's uncle.

5. What is the name of the ship that will take the immigrants to America?
(a) Thor.
(b) Charlotta.
(c) Noak
(d) Magnus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Robert's first job?

2. What is the rumor circulating about Arvid?

3. Which of the following is NOT true about Captain Lorentz?

4. What law does Danjel refuse to obey?

5. Why is Robert flogged by his employer in Chapter 6?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the main reasons Robert and Arvid want to leave the farm?

2. Who are the characters who comprise Karl Oskar's family?

3. To what does Dean Brusander attribute the breakdown in society?

4. What punishment does Robert receive that finally makes him leave Aron's farm?

5. What is the fate of Karl Oskar's children given their poverty?

6. Describe Robert's grim life in Chapter 3.

7. Why does Robert decide to fake his own death?

8. Why does Robert compare his work situation to the death of his cat?

9. Why does Kristina question the trip to America?

10. What is the premise of THE EMIGRANTS?

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