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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2: Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Ambrosch delighted when he hears Jake sold a pig in town?
(a) He believes Jake had to sell the pig to pay his fine.
(b) He thinks Jake will share the proceeds of the sale with him.
(c) He asked Jake to sell the pig for him.
(d) He knows Jake has enough money to buy a new horse collar.

2. Who does Jim's grandmother hire to help her work in the house during July?
(a) Antonia
(b) Mrs. Shimerda
(c) Yulka
(d) Jim

3. Why does Jake have to pay a fine?
(a) Because he failed to pay taxes
(b) Because he punched Ambrosch
(c) Because he broke a traffic law
(d) Because he was involved in a bar fight

4. What is Blind d'Arnault's talent?
(a) Playing the saxophone
(b) Dancing
(c) Playing the piano
(d) Singing

5. What does Antonia tell Jim about her father when she and her mother come to visit the Burdens after the winter thaw?
(a) Her father does not love her mother.
(b) Her father is not doing well.
(c) Her father used to be a violinist.
(d) Her father plans to kill himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jim think Antonia acts superior to him?

2. Who helps Ambrosch and Marek treat the horse with colic?

3. What does Frances Harling say is wrong with Jim?

4. What act does Jim perform that makes him a hero in Antonia's eyes?

5. Who sponsors the dance tent in Black Hawk?

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