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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) Ambrosch
(b) Mr. Shimerda
(c) Wick Cutter
(d) Krajiek

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

3. 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) For the Burdens
(d) On her family's farm

4. What does Jake find under the manger in the barn where Mr. Shimerda's body is found?
(a) Grandfather Burden's ax
(b) Money
(c) Krajiek's ax
(d) A gun

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Jim believe Mr. Shimerda's spirit goes after he dies?

3. Who is suspicious of Jim's visits to Lena?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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