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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2: Chapter 1 | Book 2: Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Mr. Shimerda ask Jim's grandmother to do?
(a) Teach all of his children to speak and read English
(b) Help his wife set up their home
(c) Agree to allow Antonia to marry Jim
(d) Teach Antonia to speak and read English

5. What does Antonia offer Jim when she meets him?
(a) Help on the farm
(b) Her ring
(c) Her friendship
(d) Wild mushrooms

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Anton Jelinek's connection with the Shimerda family?

2. Where does Jim believe Mr. Shimerda's spirit goes after he dies?

3. What does Otto do annually on Christmas day?

4. What first strikes Jim about the location of his grandparents' home?

5. Why do Jim and his grandparents make Christmas presents for the Shimerdas instead of purchasing them?

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