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

2. Which of the following is not a quality that Jim believes the town girls possess?
(a) Beauty
(b) Isolation
(c) Refinement
(d) Physical strength

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

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

5. Who is suspected of killing Mr. Shimerda?
(a) Wick Cutter
(b) Jim
(c) Ambrosch
(d) Krajiek

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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