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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is suspected of killing Mr. Shimerda?

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

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

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

5. Who does Jim's grandfather believe killed Mr. Shimerda?

(see the answer key)

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