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

2. Where does Jim believe Mr. Shimerda's spirit goes after he dies?
(a) Back to Germany
(b) Into Purgatory
(c) To live above the Burdens' home
(d) To Heaven

3. Why does Gaston Cleric suggest that Jim accompany him to Harvard?
(a) The two can use Harvard's library to study the classics.
(b) Jim has become distracted from his studies by Lena.
(c) Cleric needs assistance teaching a class.
(d) They can both take classes at Harvard.

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

5. Where does Antonia consider going to work when the Harlings forbid her to attend the dances?
(a) In a neighboring town
(b) For Wick Cutter
(c) On her family's farm
(d) For the Burdens

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Anton Jelinek's connection with the Shimerda family?

2. Which of the following is not a quality that Jim believes the town girls possess?

3. Who is suspected of killing Mr. Shimerda?

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

5. Why do the three Marys often have to leave town?

(see the answer key)

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