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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. With whom is Wick Cutter constantly in conflict?
(a) His wife
(b) Grandfather Burden
(c) Mrs. Shimerda
(d) Krajiek

2. Why are Otto's fellow travelers suspicious of him when he escorts an immigrant woman to the U.S. to meet her husband?
(a) The woman gives birth to triplets.
(b) He never leaves the woman's side.
(c) The woman leaves during the trip.
(d) He appears to be in love with the woman.

3. Where do Otto and Jake go when the Burdens sell their farm?
(a) Back to Germany
(b) To work on another farm
(c) They move into Black Hawk with the Burdens.
(d) Back to the Wild West

4. How does Wick Cutter react when he finds Jim in his home?
(a) He throws him out of the house.
(b) He knows Jim is trying to protect Antonia.
(c) He demands to see Antonia.
(d) He beats him.

5. Which of the following is not a topic of complaint by Mrs. Shimerda in Chapter 17?
(a) The cow Grandfather Burden sold her.
(b) Accusations against Ambrosch
(c) A broken ax.
(d) Mr. Shimerda's death

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom are Pavel and Peter indebted?

2. What does Antonia tell Jim about her father when she and her mother come to visit the Burdens after the winter thaw?

3. Which of the Harling children helps his/her father with the family business?

4. What gives Wick Cutter an advantage with the immigrant farmers?

5. How does Jim feel when swimming in the river?

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