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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 country girls possess?
(a) Devotion to family
(b) Devotion to work
(c) Refinement
(d) Physical strength

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

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

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

5. What does Jim tell the Polish violin teacher his intentions are with Lena?
(a) Friendship
(b) Business-related
(c) He has no intentions.
(d) Marriage

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who is suspected of killing Mr. Shimerda?

4. According to Lena, why did Ole Benson marry his wife?

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

(see the answer key)

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