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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. Where does Jim often meet Lena?
(a) At the library
(b) At his apartment
(c) At a restaurant
(d) At her dress shop

2. What is Anton Jelinek's connection with the Shimerda family?
(a) Both are Bohemian.
(b) Both are from Austria.
(c) Both live in Black Hawk.
(d) Both are indebted to Krajiek.

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

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

5. How does Antonia react to the dances in town?
(a) She regularly attends the dances.
(b) She believes they are immoral.
(c) She is ambivalent towards the dances.
(d) She rarely attends the dances.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jim tell the Polish violin teacher his intentions are with Lena?

2. Why does Gaston Cleric suggest that Jim accompany him to Harvard?

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. What event occurs that causes Mr. Harling to tell Antonia she cannot attend the dances?

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