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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who helps Ambrosch and Marek treat the horse with colic?
(a) Jim
(b) Jim's grandfather
(c) Krajiek
(d) Otto Fuchs

2. Why does Wick Cutter shoot his wife before killing himself?
(a) She angers him
(b) He wants to be with her for eternity
(c) So his will will be in effect since he outlived her
(d) He has had contempt for her for years

3. Which of the following is not a topic of complaint by Mrs. Shimerda in Chapter 17?
(a) Mr. Shimerda's death
(b) Accusations against Ambrosch
(c) A broken ax.
(d) The cow Grandfather Burden sold her.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Jim characterize the woman who plays the character, Marguerite?

2. Who does Tiny convince to move to San Francisco with her?

3. Who visits the Burdens on Christmas day?

4. What does Otto do annually on Christmas day?

5. What keeps Jim from visiting Antonia?

(see the answer key)

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