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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1: Chapter 16 | Book 1: Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What nickname is Antonia given?
(a) Anty
(b) Shimerda
(c) Tonia
(d) Tony

2. To whom are Pavel and Peter indebted?
(a) The Burdens
(b) Krajiek
(c) The Shimerdas
(d) Wick Cutter

3. Who entertains Jim when he is forced to stay indoors because of illness?
(a) Antonia
(b) Grandfather Burden
(c) Yulka
(d) Otto Fuchs

4. Which of the following does NOT characterize Jim's grandparents?
(a) Strong
(b) Kind
(c) Stern
(d) Orderly

5. What does Mr. Shimerda ask Jim's grandmother to do?
(a) Teach all of his children to speak and read English
(b) Agree to allow Antonia to marry Jim
(c) Help his wife set up their home
(d) Teach Antonia to speak and read English

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Otto do annually on Christmas day?

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

3. What becomes of Peter when Pavel passes away?

4. Antonia confides to Jim that her father is _______________

5. Why are Otto's fellow travelers suspicious of him when he escorts an immigrant woman to the U.S. to meet her husband?

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