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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4: Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jim stop attending the dances at the Fireman's Hall?
(a) He is embarrassed after kissing Antonia.
(b) He does not enjoy the dances.
(c) Antonia asks him to stop attending the dances.
(d) His grandmother believes the dances are disgraceful.

2. Who accompanies Jim on his train trip to Nebraska in Chapter 1?
(a) Jake Marpole
(b) His grandfather
(c) Antonia
(d) Otto Fuchs

3. What becomes Antonia's primary preoccupation once she begins working for the Cutters?
(a) Living a moral life
(b) Making money
(c) Attending dances and having a social life
(d) Mr. Cutter's comfort

4. What became of Antonia's marriage to Larry Donovan?
(a) Antonia left Donovan because he was unfaithful.
(b) He refused to marry her.
(c) Larry Donovan died.
(d) He left her with a baby.

5. Who performs Mr. Shimerda's funeral service?
(a) Otto Fuchs
(b) Grandfather Burden and Otto Fuchs
(c) A priest
(d) The coroner

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom is Wick Cutter constantly in conflict?

2. Who does Antonia tell that Jim tried to kill Lena back in Bohemia?

3. What rumor about Pavel circulates in the community?

4. Who sold the Shimerda family their home?

5. Why do Jim and his grandparents make Christmas presents for the Shimerdas instead of purchasing them?

(see the answer key)

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