A Man Called Ove Flashcards

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How old is Ove?

What kind of car does Ove drive?

Saab

What is the pregnant lady's name?

Parvaneh

Who is Sonja?

Ove's wife Signup and view all the answers

What was Sonja's cat's name?

Ernest Signup and view all the answers

How did Sonja die?

Cancer Signup and view all the answers

Who is Ove?

The protagonist of the novel. Signup and view all the answers

What was Sonja's occupation?

Teacher Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Sonja and Ove in Spain?

They got into a bus crash and Sonja lost her baby. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Patrick?

Ove's neighbor and Parvaneh's husband. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Rune?

Ove's neighbor and former friend. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Anita?

Rune's wife and Ove's neighbor. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Jimmy?

Ove's overweight and friendly neighbor. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Mirsad?

A colleague of Adrian's. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Adrian?

A teenager who asks Ove for help. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Anders?

Ove's neighbor. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Lena?

A journalist. Signup and view all the answers

Who is 'The Man in the White Shirt'?

A man who wants to place Rune in assisted living. Signup and view all the answers

How does Ove end up in the hospital?

Chest problems. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the pregnant lady the same day Ove goes to the hospital?

She gives birth to her son. Signup and view all the answers

What does Ove teach the pregnant lady to do?

Drive a car Signup and view all the answers

How does Ove die?

In his sleep. Signup and view all the answers

What is the animal that Ove hated at first and then befriends?

A cat Signup and view all the answers

What was Ove the chairman of?

Residents association Signup and view all the answers

What happened after Sonja and Ove got into the bus crash?

Sonja lost her baby and was paralyzed from the waist down. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Anders' girlfriend?

The Blonde Weed Signup and view all the answers

Who said this quote: 'If there's one thing you can write in Ove's obituary, it's 'at least he was economical with gas'?

Sonja Signup and view all the answers

What are the three worst words Ove knows in his life?

Batteries Not Included Signup and view all the answers

What is one thing that Ove dislikes?

When someone tries to trick him Signup and view all the answers

What was Ove's mother's occupation?

Worker at chemical plant Signup and view all the answers

What was Ove's father's occupation?

Railroad worker Signup and view all the answers

Ove saw the world in black and white, but who was his color?

Sonja Signup and view all the answers

What kind of man is Ove described as?

A man who points at people that he doesn't like the look of. Signup and view all the answers

How old are the new neighbor children?

Three-year-old girl and a seven-year-old girl Signup and view all the answers

What does Ove do in the morning after he has made the coffee?

Checks the radiators to make sure she hadn't sneakily turned them up. Signup and view all the answers

What does Ove do every morning?

Inspects the street, parking garage, trash room, bike shed, foot path. Signup and view all the answers

What is the three-year-old's name?

Nasanin Signup and view all the answers

Who was the one man that Ove's father did not like at his work?

Tom Signup and view all the answers

How is Tom described?

Tom was a tall, noisy man with fists as big as flatbed carts... Signup and view all the answers

How old was Ove when his father died?

16 Signup and view all the answers

How was Ove's father killed?

A hurtling carriage on the track. Signup and view all the answers

How did Ove begin to work at the railroad?

He went to return the rest of his father's wage. Signup and view all the answers

How many years did Ove work for the railroad?

5 years Signup and view all the answers

How did Ove prepare to die?

He's paid the undertakers and arranged his place in the churchyard. Signup and view all the answers

How many times does Ove try to take his life?

7 Signup and view all the answers

What different ways does Ove try to kill himself?

Hanging himself in his living room, car exhaust fumes, jumping in front of a train, narcotics, shoot himself. Signup and view all the answers

Who stops Ove from committing suicide?

His neighbors Signup and view all the answers

What does Ove believe that people should never go without in life?

He felt one should not go through life as if everything was exchangeable. Signup and view all the answers

What did young Ove do when his neighbor's house was on fire?

He ran inside with the elderly man to rescue the man's grandson. Signup and view all the answers

Where does Ove put his final instructions?

Under the inside front door mat in an envelope. Signup and view all the answers

Where does Ove go every day?

His wife's grave Signup and view all the answers

What did Ove do for Sonja's father?

Fixed the roof, and the truck started every time the key was turned. Signup and view all the answers

How long did Sonja live after her diagnosis?

4 Signup and view all the answers

How many people showed up to Ove's funeral?

300 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Ove's Background

Ove is a 59-year-old widower living in a neighborhood where he rigorously enforces rules.
He frequently contemplates suicide but his attempts are thwarted by his neighbors.
Ove's late wife, Sonja, was a teacher who significantly impacted his life and worldview.
His parents had humble occupations; his mother worked at a chemical plant, and his father was a railroad worker.

Sonja and Their Relationship

Sonja's pet cat, named Ernest, was initially hated by Ove but he eventually befriends a similar cat.
They suffered a tragic incident during a bus crash in Spain where Sonja lost her baby and was paralyzed from the waist down.
Sonja lived four years after being diagnosed with cancer, ultimately passing away.

Ove is characterized by his bluntness and grumpiness, leading to tensions with some neighbors.
His neighbor Patrick is referred to as "the Lanky One," and is married to Parvaneh, a pregnant woman who becomes important in Ove's life.
Former friend Rune suffers from Alzheimer's, leading to complex emotions for Ove regarding their past friendship.

Supporting Characters

Jimmy is Ove's overweight neighbor who eventually finds happiness, marrying Mirsad with whom he adopts a daughter.
Mirsad is a young man taken in by Ove after being kicked out of his home for coming out as gay.
Anders, described negatively by Ove for his car, subsequently starts a relationship with a journalist named Lena who disturbs Ove by seeking an interview about a heroic act he performed.

Ove's Character Traits and Beliefs

Ove has a rigid worldview, seeing it in black and white, with Sonja representing his color and joy in life.
He dislikes deception, particularly when others try to trick him.
One of the few quotes attributed to Sonja reflects Ove's economical nature with the humorous note on gas consumption.

Key Events and Turning Points

Ove’s attempts to end his life total seven and include various methods like hanging and narcotics.
Ove's heart condition categorized as "too big" leads to his hospitalization, a critical turning point in his life.
The day Ove goes to the hospital, Parvaneh gives birth to her son, symbolizing new beginnings amidst Ove's struggles.

Ove's Funeral

His passing is marked by an unexpected turnout, with 300 people attending his funeral, indicating the impact he had on the community despite initial perceptions of his character.

Final Thoughts

Ove's story reflects themes of love, loss, and the importance of community.
His journey shows how connections with others can alter one's perspective and life, even for the most stubborn individuals.

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Test your knowledge of 'A Man Called Ove' with these flashcards. This quiz covers key characters, events, and details from the book, including the age of Ove, relationships, and significant plot points. Perfect for fans of the novel or those reviewing for an exam!