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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. Where does Lena tell Jim that Antonia is now working?
(a) At Mrs. Gardener's hotel
(b) At the Harlings' home
(c) At the Cutter's home
(d) At her dress shop in Lincoln

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

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

4. Why do the Shimerdas remain involved with Krajiek?
(a) They trust him.
(b) They look up to him.
(c) They rely on him to teach them about the US.
(d) They come from the same country.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Antonia consider going to work when the Harlings forbid her to attend the dances?

2. What does Antonia say was found in the pocket of the tramp who died in the thresher?

3. What nickname is Antonia given?

4. How do the Shimerdas react to their difficult living conditions?

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

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