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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 NOT characterize Jim's grandparents?
(a) Stern
(b) Kind
(c) Strong
(d) Orderly

2. Why does Jim come to live with his grandparents in the first chapter of the book?
(a) His parents want him to grow up on a farm.
(b) His parents are unable to care for him.
(c) His parents have passed away.
(d) His parents have divorced.

3. Which of the Harling children helps his/her father with the family business?
(a) Frances
(b) Sally
(c) Nina
(d) Charley

4. How has Mr. Harling made his money?
(a) He is the owner of a general store.
(b) He is a cattle buyer.
(c) He is a cattle buyer and grain merchant.
(d) He is a grain merchant.

5. Where in Black Hawk is Antonia hired to work?
(a) The Burdens' home
(b) At the school
(c) The Harlings' home
(d) The Boy's Home Hotel

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are Otto's fellow travelers suspicious of him when he escorts an immigrant woman to the U.S. to meet her husband?

2. What do the Shimerdas give the Burdens in exchange for the goods they bring during the winter?

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

4. How does Antonia differ from her brother Ambrosch?

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

(see the answer key)

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