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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3: Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the Shimerdas remain involved with Krajiek?
(a) They come from the same country.
(b) They trust him.
(c) They rely on him to teach them about the US.
(d) They look up to him.

2. What do Jim and Jake go to pick up from Ambrosch in Chapter 18?
(a) An ax
(b) A cow
(c) A wagon
(d) A horse collar

3. How does Jim's grandfather mend relations between the Shimerdas and the Burdens?
(a) He hires Ambrosch and Antonia to help him harvest.
(b) He speaks to Mrs. Shimerda.
(c) He forgives Ambrosch for damaging the horse collar.
(d) He tells Jake he must apologize for hitting Ambrosch.

4. What event is responsible for the lightened tone at the hotel?
(a) Tiny is promoted to the manager position.
(b) The country girls are in town.
(c) Jim and Antonia visit the hotel.
(d) The manager is out of town.

5. What does Otto put on the Christmas tree that attracts everyone's attention?
(a) Special ornaments from Austria
(b) Candles
(c) Ornaments from the Shimerdas
(d) A photo of his mother

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gaston Cleric help Jim?

2. Where does Jim believe Mr. Shimerda's spirit goes after he dies?

3. To whom does Pavel confess his unpleasant past in Russia?

4. Who accompanies Jim on his train trip to Nebraska in Chapter 1?

5. Where does Antonia consider going to work when the Harlings forbid her to attend the dances?

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