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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Neither Karl Oskar nor his children face _____________________.

2. Which king ascends the throne in the year mentioned in #1?

3. Arvid becomes so despondent about his situation on the farm that he decides to ______________________.

4. Which of the following is NOT included in the items Karl Oskar packs for the trip to America?

5. Who is now Danjel's farmhand?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How are Karl Oskar's troubles attributed to weather?

3. How does Kristina think that all their troubles are Karl Oskar's fault because of her many pregnancies?

4. What are the seven masters that rule the lives of men like Robert and Arvid?

5. What economic impact do Danjel's religious beliefs have on the village?

6. What crime does Robert stop Arvid from committing and what do they see as their only escape?

7. What is the name of the ship to carry the peasants and who is the captain?

8. Why is Captain Lorentz unhappy about peasant passengers?

9. What are the good and bad omens at the beginning of Karl Oskar and Kristina's trip?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the significance of the book's title? What are some other possible titles for the book. List at least five and cite your reasons for each.

Essay Topic 2

Explain Moberg's use of regionalism in the book. Cite examples of at least two different instances of regionalism and explain why the author used them where he did.

Essay Topic 3

Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for Karl Oskar's life. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, and socialization. Will he ever return to Sweden?

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