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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. The peasants begin to think of Sweden as a cottage with steady walls _________________.
(a) with roses climbing up.
(b) that reach to the sky.
(c) and many windows.
(d) on a steady ground.

2. What is important to Karl Oskar as he disembarks?
(a) To go to church.
(b) To find something good to eat.
(c) To make a good impression.
(d) To find fresh water.

3. What do Robert and Elin practice asking for in English?
(a) Fresh water.
(b) Jobs.
(c) Food.
(d) Housing.

4. What reminds the peasants of what they have left behind?
(a) Stories about Sweden.
(b) Swedish songs.
(c) Swedish food.
(d) A Swedish ship returning to Sweden.

5. What is a major challenge for the ship's passengers?
(a) Lice.
(b) Quiet.
(c) Humidity.
(d) Mice.

Short Answer Questions

1. Frederik Mattsson tells Robert that Frederik is to work __________________.

2. Kristina's weakness toward her husband usually results in _______________.

3. Captain Lorentz concludes that Kristina has __________________.

4. Who is the only person on board the ship who does not get body lice?

5. To whom is Robert attracted while on board the ship?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is passing the English coast a crossroads for the passengers?

2. How do the peasants fill their idle hours on ship?

3. Why does Inga-Lena keep her illness to herself?

4. What illness does Kristina get after her bout with sea sickness and why is she concerned for her children?

5. How does Inga Lena's funeral prompt the captain to give his philosophy on life and death?

6. How is the ship a symbol for its passengers?

7. How is the Swedish soil used in Inga Lena's funeral?

8. What is Karl Oskar's mindset, even in the face of adversity and disapproval from others, regarding his journey?

9. What does Robert learn about his friend, Frederik, on the ship?

10. What does the bird on ship signify for the peasants and also for the seamen?

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