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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2: Chapter 1 | Book 2: Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are Otto's fellow travelers suspicious of him when he escorts an immigrant woman to the U.S. to meet her husband?
(a) The woman gives birth to triplets.
(b) The woman leaves during the trip.
(c) He appears to be in love with the woman.
(d) He never leaves the woman's side.

2. Why does Anton Jelinek believe the Shimerdas are not concerned about having a priest perform Mr. Shimerda's funeral?
(a) They believe he is already in Heaven.
(b) They are not Catholics.
(c) They are not religious.
(d) His suicide is an unforgivable sin.

3. Which of the following is not a detail about Antonia that Mrs. Steavens shares with the Burdens?
(a) Antonia is a hard worker.
(b) Many of the country people like Antonia.
(c) Ambrosch hires Antonia out like a man.
(d) Antonia goes to many dances.

4. What does Antonia tell Jim about her father when she and her mother come to visit the Burdens after the winter thaw?
(a) Her father is not doing well.
(b) Her father used to be a violinist.
(c) Her father does not love her mother.
(d) Her father plans to kill himself.

5. What do the Shimerdas give the Burdens in exchange for the goods they bring during the winter?
(a) Dried mushrooms
(b) A promise of repayment
(c) Money
(d) Nothing

Short Answer Questions

1. What one item must all of the Shimerdas share during the winter?

2. Who entertains Jim when he is forced to stay indoors because of illness?

3. What misfortune falls upon Pavel in Chapter 8?

4. How has Mr. Harling made his money?

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

(see the answer key)

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