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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. What event is responsible for the lightened tone at the hotel?
(a) Jim and Antonia visit the hotel.
(b) The manager is out of town.
(c) Tiny is promoted to the manager position.
(d) The country girls are in town.

2. What event occurs that causes Mr. Harling to tell Antonia she cannot attend the dances?
(a) People in town begin to speak negatively about Antonia.
(b) A boy tries to kiss Antonia so she slaps him.
(c) Antonia brings a boy to the Harlings after a dance.
(d) Antonia becomes pregnant.

3. What is Anton Jelinek's connection with the Shimerda family?
(a) Both are indebted to Krajiek.
(b) Both are from Austria.
(c) Both are Bohemian.
(d) Both live in Black Hawk.

4. What does Jim's grandfather bring home for him after visiting the Shimerdas on Christmas?
(a) A gift from Antonia
(b) A horse
(c) A ring
(d) A Christmas tree

5. Who does Jim see as the inspiration for all poetry?
(a) Small towns
(b) City girls
(c) Farmland
(d) Country girls

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the Shimerdas remain involved with Krajiek?

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

3. What nickname is Antonia given?

4. To whom are Pavel and Peter indebted?

5. What does Jim tell Antonia he believes happened to her father's soul?

(see the answer key)

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