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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. Who sold the Shimerda family their home?
(a) Jim's grandparents
(b) Otto Fuchs
(c) The Burdens
(d) Krajiek

2. What becomes of Peter when Pavel passes away?
(a) He goes to work for the railroad.
(b) He also dies.
(c) He returns to Russia.
(d) He moves in with the Shimerdas.

3. Why are Otto's fellow travelers suspicious of him when he escorts an immigrant woman to the U.S. to meet her husband?
(a) The woman leaves during the trip.
(b) He never leaves the woman's side.
(c) The woman gives birth to triplets.
(d) He appears to be in love with the woman.

4. Antonia confides to Jim that her father is _______________
(a) dangerous and unpredictable.
(b) mentally ill.
(c) cruel and unforgiving.
(d) deeply sad.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jim say he enjoys most about his grandfather reading Christmas prayers?

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

3. What does Mr. Shimerda promise to give Jim when he is older?

4. What gift do Jim's grandparents give him when he comes to live with them?

5. Which of the following is not a topic of complaint by Mrs. Shimerda in Chapter 17?

(see the answer key)

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