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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. To whom does Pavel confess his unpleasant past in Russia?
(a) Mr. Shimerda
(b) Otto Fuchs
(c) Pavel
(d) Jim

2. Who helps Ambrosch and Marek treat the horse with colic?
(a) Jim's grandfather
(b) Jim
(c) Krajiek
(d) Otto Fuchs

3. Why does Anton Jelinek believe the Shimerdas are not concerned about having a priest perform Mr. Shimerda's funeral?
(a) His suicide is an unforgivable sin.
(b) They believe he is already in Heaven.
(c) They are not Catholics.
(d) They are not religious.

4. How do the Shimerdas react to their difficult living conditions?
(a) They never complain.
(b) They ask the Burdens to help them.
(c) The complain constantly.
(d) They shut themselves off from the community.

5. What one item must all of the Shimerdas share during the winter?
(a) A bed
(b) A coat
(c) A blanket
(d) A dish

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Antonia and Jim travel to Russian Peter's in Chapter 7?

2. How long has Jim been living with his grandparents at the start of Book 2?

3. Who sold the Shimerda family their home?

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

5. Who accompanies Jim on his train trip to Nebraska in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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