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

2. What is Anton Jelinek's connection with the Shimerda family?
(a) Both are from Austria.
(b) Both are indebted to Krajiek.
(c) Both live in Black Hawk.
(d) Both are Bohemian.

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

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

5. Where does Jim believe Mr. Shimerda's spirit goes after he dies?
(a) Back to Germany
(b) To live above the Burdens' home
(c) To Heaven
(d) Into Purgatory

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not a quality that Jim believes the country girls possess?

2. Who proposes to Lena several times?

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

4. Why do the three Marys often have to leave town?

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

(see the answer key)

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