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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. To whom does Pavel confess his unpleasant past in Russia?
(a) Otto Fuchs
(b) Pavel
(c) Jim
(d) Mr. Shimerda

2. What does Antonia offer Jim when she meets him?
(a) Her friendship
(b) Wild mushrooms
(c) Help on the farm
(d) Her ring

3. Why do Jim and his grandparents make Christmas presents for the Shimerdas instead of purchasing them?
(a) They know the Shimerdas prefer handmade gifts.
(b) The family is snowed in and cannot get to the store.
(c) They do not want to appear pretentious to the Shimerdas.
(d) The Burdens cannot afford to purchase presents.

4. Where does Jim believe Mr. Shimerda's spirit goes after he dies?
(a) Back to Germany
(b) To live above the Burdens' home
(c) Into Purgatory
(d) To Heaven

5. Where does Tiny open her hotel?
(a) Black Hawk
(b) Alaska
(c) Salt Lake City
(d) San Francisco

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is suspicious of Jim's visits to Lena?

2. What does Jim plan on studying after graduating Harvard?

3. Why do the three Marys often have to leave town?

4. How did Blind d'Arnault's mother react to his blindness?

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

(see the answer key)

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