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

2. 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

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

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

5. How does Antonia react to the dances in town?
(a) She believes they are immoral.
(b) She is ambivalent towards the dances.
(c) She rarely attends the dances.
(d) She regularly attends the dances.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Who is suspected of killing Mr. Shimerda?

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

(see the answer key)

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