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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1: Chapter 12 | Book 1: Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Antonia confides to Jim that her father is _______________
(a) deeply sad.
(b) cruel and unforgiving.
(c) mentally ill.
(d) dangerous and unpredictable.

2. What does Otto do annually on Christmas day?
(a) Cleans the horse stables
(b) Decorates the Christmas tree
(c) Writes to his mother
(d) Visits the Shimerdas

3. Who entertains Jim when he is forced to stay indoors because of illness?
(a) Otto Fuchs
(b) Grandfather Burden
(c) Yulka
(d) Antonia

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

5. Which of the Shimerda children is considered most important by his parents?
(a) Marek
(b) Ambrosch
(c) Antonia
(d) Yulka

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jim say he enjoys most about his grandfather reading Christmas prayers?

2. What gift do Jim's grandparents give him when he comes to live with them?

3. Which of the following does NOT characterize Jim's grandparents?

4. Why does Jim think Antonia acts superior to him?

5. Who sold the Shimerda family their home?

(see the answer key)

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