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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) He has no intentions.
(b) Marriage
(c) Business-related
(d) Friendship

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is suspected of killing Mr. Shimerda?

2. Which of the following is not a quality that Jim believes the town girls possess?

3. Where does Jim believe Mr. Shimerda's spirit goes after he dies?

4. Where does Jim often meet Lena?

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

(see the answer key)

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