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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. Why does Lena Lingard's presence at the Harlings' home make Antonia uncomfortable?
(a) Antonia wants to have no ties to her former country.
(b) Lena has a reputation for being sexually promiscuous.
(c) Lena has a reputation for being a vixen.
(d) Lena is much more beautiful than Antonia is.

2. What does Jim tell the narrator of the introduction?
(a) He was secretly in love with Antonia.
(b) He has been writing down his memories of Antonia.
(c) He dislikes his wife.
(d) He plans to move back to Nebraska.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What gift do Jim's grandparents give him when he comes to live with them?

2. Why does Jake have to pay a fine?

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

4. Why does Jim think Antonia acts superior to him?

5. Why does Jim come to live with his grandparents in the first chapter of the book?

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