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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Robert believe will happen when Karl finds out the money is good?
2. What does Karl tell Kristina he will not do?
3. Where do Karl and Kristina put the money?
4. What does Karl do when he gets in a fight with Robert about the money?
5. Where does Robert soak his feet?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss one of the following:
1. Trace and analyze the theme of change. Consider the following questions as you write: What characters are most concerned with change? Why? What are some symbols of change? Symbols of rigidity? What characters seem rigid?
2. Trace and analyze the theme of mental/emotional illness. Which characters struggle with some sort of emotional illness? Why? Which characters seem really healthy emotionally/mentally? Why?
3. Trace and analyze the theme of death. How did the death of Arvid affect Robert? What about Robert's death? How was Karl's reaction to both deaths similar and different?
4. Discuss why the Nilssons moving to America was a type of death for the Nilsson family. Use examples from the book to illustrate your discussion.
Essay Topic 2
Discuss one of the following:
1. Trace and analyze the theme of isolation in The Settlers. Consider the following questions as you write: What characters seem most isolated? Why? What are some symbols of isolation? What characters seem to enjoy isolation? Which characters feel the most isolated? Which characters seem the least isolated?
2. Trace and analyze the theme of religion in The Settlers. How important is religion to the settlers? What do you think would have happened to Kristina if they had not had religion? Would her life have been better or worse?
3. Trace and analyze the theme of family. Compare/contrast how the people of The Settlers view family with your own culture. Which is most like your own view of family ties?
Essay Topic 3
The reader learns that Robert had been fleeing a life in which he was subservient to others. This seems more in keeping with his personality than do Robert's claims that he wanted to seek his fortune in California. Robert also does not seem to want to work hard.
1. How would Robert's personality possible be the type of personality of very good entrepreneurs? Discuss the character or personality traits with the types of skills an entrepreneur might need. Use examples from the text and your own knowledge to support your answer.
2. Discuss why a person like Robert might be called an under-achiever. Use examples from the text and your own knowledge to support your answer.
3. What kinds of work do you think a person like Robert might do in the present time? Why would you chose those types of work? Use examples from the text and your own knowledge to support your answer.
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