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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. According to Lena, why did Ole Benson marry his wife?
(a) She was the only woman who would marry him.
(b) He wanted to protect her from her own mental illness.
(c) He thought he could cure her of her mental illness.
(d) He believed she was the only woman who could keep him steady.

2. 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) His suicide is an unforgivable sin.
(c) They are not Catholics.
(d) They believe he is already in Heaven.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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