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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. How does Jim's grandfather mend relations between the Shimerdas and the Burdens?
(a) He forgives Ambrosch for damaging the horse collar.
(b) He speaks to Mrs. Shimerda.
(c) He tells Jake he must apologize for hitting Ambrosch.
(d) He hires Ambrosch and Antonia to help him harvest.

2. 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 plans to kill himself.
(b) Her father used to be a violinist.
(c) Her father is not doing well.
(d) Her father does not love her mother.

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

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

5. What does Frances Harling say is wrong with Jim?
(a) He needs to marry a country girl.
(b) He is too romantic.
(c) He is in love with Antonia.
(d) He is too focused on his studies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What misfortune falls upon Pavel in Chapter 8?

2. Where do Jim and Lena often go together in Lincoln?

3. Who is the speaker at Jim's graduation?

4. What is Jim constantly reminded of during his time at the university?

5. How does Antonia react to the dances in town?

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