1 Why does Ingmar feel his anguish is unjustified? He owns a picturesque farm and his family is well-respected He can have his choice of wife He was the one who left Brita Going to America is his life's dream 2 How is Ingmar's life different from his father's? People sought guidance from "Big Ingmar," but not Ingmar "Big Ingmar" had an arranged marriage, while Ingmar married for love "Big Ingmar" created all his wealth through hard labor, whereas Ingmar inherited his fortune "Big Ingmar" was a talented farmer, whereas all Ingmar's crops die 3 How does Ingmar mentally work through his decision regarding Brita? He consults Mother Martha He writes a pros and cons list He reads Brita's letters from prison He imagines speaking with his father in an agrarian version of heaven 4 Why was Brita dissatisfied living with the Ingmarssons? She did not find Ingmar attractive The Ingmarssons did not speak much to her She missed her home and family All of these 5 According to Ingmar, what act might have saved his marriage with Brita? Officially marrying her before living together Allowing her to visit her home more frequently Cultivating flowers in addition to crops Standing up for Brita to Mother Martha 6 In her depression, what horrible act does Brita commit? She runs away from home She kills her infant child She falsely accuses Ingmar of murder She blasphemes during a church service 7 Why does Ingmar hesitate to remarry? He believes he owes Brita for forcing her to marry him He feels he does not deserve happiness after his child's death He worries his community will not accept his choice to marry He is genuinely in love with Brita 8 What "sign" convinces Ingmar that marrying Brita is the moral thing to do? A painter approaches him and offers to paint Ingmar's barn Kaisa reveals that Brita's daughter survived A love letter from Brita arrives in the mail An angel appears to Ingmar in a dream and convinces him to marry Brita 9 Why was Brita's prison sentence so short? The judge took sympathy on her, as she was repentant and mentally unwell She pleaded guilty and cooperated with the police Her father offered to send her away to America if her sentence was reduced Ingmar leveraged his social position to get her a reduced sentence 10 Why is Brita's father jealous of Ingmar? He knows Brita loves Ingmar more than him He wishes he had Ingmar's good looks He covets the family's respected social position His harvest was poor, whereas Ingmar's crops were bountiful 11 How does the senator plan to "make everything right" between himself and Ingmar? He pays to rebuild the farm Brita burned down and the cows she poisoned He found the body of Brita's child and arranged for a Christian funeral He arranges to send Brita to America after her release, freeing Ingmar up to marry someone else He forges a love letter from Brita asking for Ingmar's forgiveness 12 How does Ingmar's vision of heaven reflect his connection to the land and his community? All his fellow parishioners, even those departed, are present in his "heaven," their interpersonal disputes forgotten His "heaven" is a version of his farm untainted by pollution, yet with modern machines and conveniences His "heaven" is an idealized version of his farmlands, where the crops are bountiful His "heaven" is set in a farmhouse and filled with ancestors all the way back to "heathen" times 13 How does Ingmar interpret the senator's offer to send Brita to America? As a punishment As a passive aggressive insult As an olive branch As a test of faith 14 According to Kaisa, why are Brita's feelings irrational? Kaisa's unrealized dream was to be a mother Kaisa personally finds Ingmar incredibly attractive Kaisa believes everyone wants to marry into the Ingmarsson family Kaisa recognizes the Brita suffers from hallucinations 15 How does Brita greet Ingmar when she is release from prison? She laughs at him, believing his undying love is a sign of weakness She hugs him, believing his presence is a sign of forgiveness She does not recognize him, as her time in prison traumatized her She punches him in the face, angry that he testified against her 16 How did prison change Brita's outlook on life? The inhumane conditions made her realize how comfortable Ingmar's farm is Her fellow inmates committed far more disturbing crimes, making her feel better about herself Her loneliness made her realize her desire to have children. The prison chaplain helped her embrace faith, encouraging her to love Ingmar 17 How does Ingmar's behavior on the drive home confuse Brita? He acts as though he does not recognize her He drives his carriage to an unfamiliar location, yet insists he is bringing her home He pretends that Brita's crime and imprisonment did not happen He provides her comforts and gives her flowers as if he still loves her, but treats her coolly, as if he doesn't forgive her 18 What worries consume Ingmar on the ride home? He considers that he may have misinterpreted his father's signs He worries how his community will receive Brita He fears Brita will kill him He tries to discern if Brita actually loves him 19 What event causes Brita to momentarily forget her shame? Mother Martha warmly welcomes Brita into her home She sees a mother deer and its fawn on the beside the road Ingmar confesses his love for her She hears the church bells and wants to attend the sermon 20 How does the congregation show their disapproval of Brita's return? The priest refuses to give her communion The congregants refuse to shake her hand during the sign of peace The other women throw holy water at her as if performing an exorcism No one sits in the pew beside her 21 How does Ingmar emotionally appeal to the congregation? He asks the priest to perform his wedding during the mass He crosses to the women's side to sit with Britta He offers to donate his property to the church He delivers a sermon about forgiveness 22 Why does Ingmar drive himself and Brita into the wilderness? Mother Martha refuses to allow Brita into the home Brita reveals that she left their child in the care of a woman living in the woods He realizes the police are chasing Brita and intend to arrest her He hides Brita from her father, who intends to send her to America 23 How does Brita's letter change Ingmar's feeling toward her? Her confession of love makes him realize he cares for her as well Her expressions of self-loathing make him sympathetic toward her Her lack of remorse makes him hate her Her explanation of her crime makes him understand that she was mentally ill, not evil 24 What shocking message does Kaisa deliver to Ingmar and Brita? After Brita's return, the community witnessed a miracle Mother Martha suffered a heart attack after learning of Brita's crime Ingmar's forgiveness of Brita made him well-loved in the community Brita's child did not really die and is currently living in the next town 25 How does the text signify that Ingmar's decision to forgive Brita was correct? As soon as Ingmar forgives Brita, his crops begin to bloom Brita announces that she is pregnant again A rainbow appears over Ingmar's farm The priest bestows the title "Big Ingmar" on Ingmar