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

2. Who performs Mr. Shimerda's funeral service?
(a) Grandfather Burden and Otto Fuchs
(b) A priest
(c) The coroner
(d) Otto Fuchs

3. Which of the following is not a topic of complaint by Mrs. Shimerda in Chapter 17?
(a) A broken ax.
(b) Mr. Shimerda's death
(c) Accusations against Ambrosch
(d) The cow Grandfather Burden sold her.

4. What misfortune falls upon Pavel in Chapter 8?
(a) Peter moves to another farm.
(b) He is robbed.
(c) He is injured on the job.
(d) He has nightmares.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who sold the Shimerda family their home?

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

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

4. Antonia confides to Jim that her father is _______________

5. Who visits the Burdens on Christmas day?

(see the answer key)

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