Author Archives: Anna Dahland

Swedish Again: Chapter-By-Chapter Guide (LAST CHAPTER) Questions for Understanding Which items “told” Anna she was back in North America? How did exhaustion affect Anna’s body shortly after she arrived in Canada? When trying to secure health insurance in America, what did Anna tell herself? Did Cara attend Fionn’s graduation? Questions for Group Reflection and DiscussionContinue reading “Chapter 23: Duct Tape Forever“

Swedish Again: Chapter-By-Chapter Guide Questions for Understanding Why couldn’t Jenny get a same day passport at the airport? Who called Anna from Seattle the night she returned to Stockholm? What was Eun-joo’s nickname while growing up? Did Sinead and Anna enjoy each other’s company when they visited Seattle? Who took Anna to the airport train?Continue reading “Chapter 22: Trouble at Home“

Swedish Again: Chapter-By-Chapter Guide Questions for Understanding What thing about modern Sweden did not make sense to Anna’s mother? Was Mom’s three-month visit a success? What was going on with Jenny (Anna’s oldest daughter) at this point? What event happened in Sweden when Anna was visiting Seattle? Questions for Group Reflection and Discussion In thisContinue reading “Chapter 21: A Decision and a Crisis“

Swedish Again: Chapter-By-Chapter Guide Questions for Understanding How did Anna feel as she stood on the cobblestones eating ice cream? Which two things did Farmor promise to buy for Anna after she won the lottery? What did Anna conclude about her father’s attitude to fatherhood? Which event happened just after Anna returned to Stockholm? QuestionsContinue reading “Chapter 20: Hometown Feelings“

Swedish Again: Chapter-By-Chapter Guide Questions for Understanding Which Swedish driving rule did “everyone” mention to Anna? When it came to practice driving, which opportunity had Anna missed? What type of animal attacked Anna when she was out walking? Why did Anna’s mom stop suddenly and stand still at the subway station? Questions for Group ReflectionContinue reading “Chapter 19: No Right on Red“

Swedish Again: Chapter-By-Chapter Guide Questions for Understanding What happened to Anna five days after she returned from Israel? What did Fionn want to do in Korea? Where did Anna, Fionn, and Jillian stay when they visited Gwangju? When did Anna and her cousin Sophie first meet? Questions for Group Reflection and Discussion Describe Anna’s lifeContinue reading “Chapter 18: Home and Away“

Swedish Again: Chapter-By-Chapter Guide Questions for Understanding Was Anna happy about moving back into Kevin’s apartment? What did Anna’s contract with Fionn say she had to stop doing? Which of the other children lived with Anna, Sinead, and Fionn now? What did Anna do as her second Christmas in Sweden was approaching? Questions for GroupContinue reading “Chapter 17: Staking My Claim“

Swedish Again: Chapter-By-Chapter Guide Questions for Understanding Why was Sinead excited to visit the town where Jenny lived? Which two types of soup did Anna make for Jenny after she had a baby? Which problem in Sweden did Anna not want to think about? Which Swedish sentence did Anna teach her daughters when they wereContinue reading “Chapter 16: Canada“

Swedish Again: Chapter-By-Chapter Guide Questions for Understanding What time of year was it during the move, and how did that impact the story? What did Anna do in response to the stress at her work? When had Fionn calmed down? Who lived in the apartment, and what did they do together? Questions for Group ReflectionContinue reading “Chapter 15: Moving“

Swedish Again: Chapter-By-Chapter Guide Questions for Understanding At the start of this chapter, what helped relieve Anna’s stress? Why? How could Anna use her professional English teaching degree in Sweden? Which of “the older children” came for a visit in December? Which Swedish Christmas tradition had Anna never heard of? Questions for Group Reflection andContinue reading “Chapter 14: Darker Days“