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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. What act does Jim perform that makes him a hero in Antonia's eyes?
(a) He kills a rattlesnake.
(b) He catches a prairie dog.
(c) He rescues her brother.
(d) He teaches her to read.

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

3. How does Antonia differ from her brother Ambrosch?
(a) Ambrosch is much harder working than Antonia.
(b) Ambrosch is mean but Antonia is kind.
(c) Antonia is mean but Ambrosch is kind.
(d) Ambrosch is much more social than Anotnia is.

4. What about Antonia does Jim criticize as he dines with her family in Chapter 17?
(a) Her manners
(b) Her sense of humor
(c) Her ability to speak English
(d) Her attitude

5. What is Mrs. Harling's only complaint about Antonia's work?
(a) She stops working to play with the children.
(b) She visits with Jim too often.
(c) She does too good of a job.
(d) She is sometimes late to work.

Short Answer Questions

1. What possession does Russian Peter value over all others?

2. To whom does Pavel confess his unpleasant past in Russia?

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

4. Who does Jim credit with planting sunflowers in Nebraska?

5. Why does Jake have to pay a fine?

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