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A Man Called Ove Quiz

Fredrik Backman

This Study Guide consists of approximately 55 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of A Man Called Ove.

A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

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+Chapters Summary and Analysis

Chapters 8 - 11

Chapters 12 - 14

Chapters 15 - 19

Chapters 20 - 23

Chapters 24 - 27

Chapters 28 - 31

Chapters 32 - 34

Chapters 34 - 37

Chapters 38 - Epilogue

Symbols and Symbolism

Themes and Motifs

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A Man Called Ove Quiz

Fredrik Backman

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Questions 1-5 of 26:

1.

What is the most likely reason that Ove becomes so angry when Parvaneh suggests cleaning out the house? (from Chapters 28 - 31)

He's afraid of feeling disrespected by Parvaneh.

He doesn't want to let go of his memories of Sonja.

He doesn't want to let go of his memories of Spain.

He's afraid of feeling intruded upon by Parvaneh.

2.

What is the most likely reason that Ove is so still when he is called "Granddad"? (from Chapters 38 - Epilogue)

He is shocked and in pain: the surprise of being called Grandad has triggered a heart attack.

He is horrified and upset: he doesn't want to be anybody's granddad.

He is suprised and moved: after the baby's death, he never expected to be anyone's granddad.

He is furious and resentful: he feels Parvaneh's daughter has been inexcusably rude.

3.

What is the most likely reason that Ove hadn't laughed for several years? (from Chapters 5 - 7)

Laughing was frowned upon in his family.

He took life very seriously after his father died.

Laughing was frowned upon at work.

He had no sense of humor.

4.

What is the most likely explanation for where Ove got the cot he gives to Parvaneh? (from Chapters 34 - 37)

It's a suprise that Patrick asked him to build for Parvaneh and keep a secret.

He bought it specially for her as a thank you for preventing him from killing himself.

He and Sonja bought it for their baby, but never used it because thebaby died.

He and Sonja bought it as a gift for Rune and Anita, but never got to use it because of the feud between Rune and Ove.

5.

What moment in the telling of this story is similar to the moment in this section when Adrian's name is revealed? (from Chapters 28 - 31)

The moment when narration reveals that Rune has Alzheimer's Disease.

The moment when narration reveals that The Pregnant One's name is Parvaneh.

The moment when narration reveals that The Pregnant One's name is Anita.

The moment in the narrative when Narration reveals that Ove and Sonja lost their baby.

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