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

2. What does Otto do annually on Christmas day?
(a) Writes to his mother
(b) Decorates the Christmas tree
(c) Visits the Shimerdas
(d) Cleans the horse stables

3. What does Antonia say was found in the pocket of the tramp who died in the thresher?
(a) A poem
(b) A letter from his wife
(c) Money
(d) A suicide note

4. How does Jim's grandfather mend relations between the Shimerdas and the Burdens?
(a) He tells Jake he must apologize for hitting Ambrosch.
(b) He speaks to Mrs. Shimerda.
(c) He forgives Ambrosch for damaging the horse collar.
(d) He hires Ambrosch and Antonia to help him harvest.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Jim believe Mr. Shimerda's spirit goes after he dies?

3. What does Jim create for Nina Harling?

4. Why is Ambrosch delighted when he hears Jake sold a pig in town?

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

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