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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4: Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why has Gaston Cleric been sent West?
(a) To attend a university
(b) To recover from a health issue
(c) To study Greek
(d) To start a new life

2. What event occurs that causes Mr. Harling to tell Antonia she cannot attend the dances?
(a) Antonia brings a boy to the Harlings after a dance.
(b) Antonia becomes pregnant.
(c) People in town begin to speak negatively about Antonia.
(d) A boy tries to kiss Antonia so she slaps him.

3. What impact do the dances in Black Hawk have on the townspeople?
(a) The dance tent encourages immoral behavior.
(b) The dance tent becomes the social center of town.
(c) The community is ambivalent about the dances.
(d) The community protests the dances.

4. 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 knows Jake has enough money to buy a new horse collar.
(c) He asked Jake to sell the pig for him.
(d) He thinks Jake will share the proceeds of the sale with him.

5. What does Mr. Shimerda promise to give Jim when he is older?
(a) His farm
(b) His gun
(c) Antonia's hand in marriage
(d) Fatherly advice

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Lena Lingard's presence at the Harlings' home make Antonia uncomfortable?

2. What misfortune falls upon Pavel in Chapter 8?

3. Where does Antonia consider going to work when the Harlings forbid her to attend the dances?

4. What character in "Camille" does Jim consider most sympathetic?

5. Where is Mr. Shimerda's body buried?

(see the answer key)

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