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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. Which of the Shimerda children is considered most important by his parents?
(a) Ambrosch
(b) Yulka
(c) Antonia
(d) Marek

2. What does Otto put on the Christmas tree that attracts everyone's attention?
(a) Special ornaments from Austria
(b) Ornaments from the Shimerdas
(c) A photo of his mother
(d) Candles

3. Where does Jim believe Mr. Shimerda's spirit goes after he dies?
(a) To live above the Burdens' home
(b) To Heaven
(c) Into Purgatory
(d) Back to Germany

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

5. Who entertains Jim when he is forced to stay indoors because of illness?
(a) Otto Fuchs
(b) Antonia
(c) Grandfather Burden
(d) Yulka

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jim tell the narrator of the introduction?

2. Why does Mrs. Harling disapprove of Tiny Soderball?

3. Who is suspected of killing Mr. Shimerda?

4. Which of the following is not a regular occurrence in the evenings at the Harling house?

5. How does Lena feel when her brother leaves Black Hawk after a visit?

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