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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. What event occurs that causes Mr. Harling to tell Antonia she cannot attend the dances?
(a) People in town begin to speak negatively about Antonia.
(b) Antonia becomes pregnant.
(c) A boy tries to kiss Antonia so she slaps him.
(d) Antonia brings a boy to the Harlings after a dance.

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

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

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

5. Which of the following is not a quality that Jim believes the country girls possess?
(a) Physical strength
(b) Devotion to family
(c) Devotion to work
(d) Refinement

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why does Anton Jelinek believe the Shimerdas are not concerned about having a priest perform Mr. Shimerda's funeral?

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

5. Why does Gaston Cleric suggest that Jim accompany him to Harvard?

(see the answer key)

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