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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1: Chapter 8 | Book 1: Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What act does Jim perform that makes him a hero in Antonia's eyes?
(a) He rescues her brother.
(b) He teaches her to read.
(c) He catches a prairie dog.
(d) He kills a rattlesnake.

2. Which of the following does Grandmother Burden not teach Antonia?
(a) To cook
(b) To read English
(c) Housekeeping
(d) Basic math

3. Where does Jim live as an adult?
(a) Nebraska
(b) New York
(c) Bohemia
(d) Iowa

4. Why does Jim think Antonia acts superior to him?
(a) She believes she is smarter than he is.
(b) She is older than he is.
(c) She is from a different culture than he is.
(d) She believes females are superior to males.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the narrator and Jim become acquainted?

2. What misfortune falls upon Pavel in Chapter 8?

3. To whom are Pavel and Peter indebted?

4. Who entertains Jim when he is forced to stay indoors because of illness?

5. What becomes of Peter when Pavel passes away?

(see the answer key)

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