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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2: Chapter 5 | Book 2: Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many days pass before Mr. Shimerda's body is buried?
(a) 10
(b) 5
(c) 4
(d) 3

2. What first strikes Jim about the location of his grandparents' home?
(a) There is land as far as the eye can see.
(b) There are many immigrants living in the area.
(c) The farm is extremely quiet.
(d) There are few trees in the area.

3. What reputation does the Boys' Home Hotel have?
(a) It is considered the best in the area.
(b) It is considered a safe place for men, but not women, to stay.
(c) It is considered an elite, high priced establishment.
(d) It is considered a seedy hotel.

4. What possession does Russian Peter value over all others?
(a) His horse
(b) His cow
(c) His plough
(d) His home

5. Why does Jake have to pay a fine?
(a) Because he broke a traffic law
(b) Because he failed to pay taxes
(c) Because he was involved in a bar fight
(d) Because he punched Ambrosch

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Otto do annually on Christmas day?

2. What one item must all of the Shimerdas share during the winter?

3. Antonia confides to Jim that her father is _______________

4. How does Antonia differ from her brother Ambrosch?

5. How has Mr. Harling made his money?

(see the answer key)

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