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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3: Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the narrator and Jim become acquainted?
(a) They grew up in the same town.
(b) They meet on the train.
(c) They were both neighbors of Antonia.
(d) The work for the same company in New York.

2. Who does Jim's grandmother send to stay in the Cutter's house in place of Antonia?
(a) Otto Fuchs
(b) Ambrosch
(c) Jim's grandfather
(d) Jim

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

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

5. Who visits the Burdens on Christmas day?
(a) Mr. Shimerda
(b) Antonia
(c) Otto
(d) The Shimerda family

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Jim often run into when he is in downtown Black Hawk?

2. Where does Jim live as an adult?

3. How does Antonia differ from her brother Ambrosch?

4. What does Mrs. Harling give Jim as a graduation present?

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

(see the answer key)

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