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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3: Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Lena, why did Ole Benson marry his wife?
(a) He thought he could cure her of her mental illness.
(b) He wanted to protect her from her own mental illness.
(c) She was the only woman who would marry him.
(d) He believed she was the only woman who could keep him steady.

2. Why do the three Marys often have to leave town?
(a) Their families live in neighboring towns.
(b) They are suspected of becoming pregnant.
(c) They are itinerant farm workers.
(d) They help other immigrants in the area.

3. Who does Jim's grandfather believe killed Mr. Shimerda?
(a) Mr. Shimerda
(b) Ambrosch
(c) Krajiek
(d) Wick Cutter

4. Who proposes to Lena several times?
(a) Jim
(b) Colonel Raleigh
(c) The Polish violin teacher
(d) Gaston Cleric

5. What event occurs that causes Mr. Harling to tell Antonia she cannot attend the dances?
(a) Antonia brings a boy to the Harlings after a dance.
(b) Antonia becomes pregnant.
(c) A boy tries to kiss Antonia so she slaps him.
(d) People in town begin to speak negatively about Antonia.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Jim often meet Lena?

2. Who is suspected of killing Mr. Shimerda?

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

4. What does Jake find under the manger in the barn where Mr. Shimerda's body is found?

5. How does Antonia react to the dances in town?

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