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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 5: Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mr. Shimerda ask Jim's grandmother to do?
(a) Teach all of his children to speak and read English
(b) Agree to allow Antonia to marry Jim
(c) Teach Antonia to speak and read English
(d) Help his wife set up their home

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

3. Why does Anton Jelinek believe the Shimerdas are not concerned about having a priest perform Mr. Shimerda's funeral?
(a) They are not religious.
(b) They are not Catholics.
(c) They believe he is already in Heaven.
(d) His suicide is an unforgivable sin.

4. Why does Mrs. Harling disapprove of Tiny Soderball?
(a) She does not approve of working women.
(b) She does not like country girls.
(c) She has a reputation for being flirtatious.
(d) She believes working at a hotel is inappropriate for a woman.

5. Which of the girls arrives at the river first?
(a) Lena
(b) Anna
(c) Antonia
(d) Tiny

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Jim often run into when he is in downtown Black Hawk?

3. What does Jim find as an unusual trait in Cuzak?

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

5. What becomes of Peter when Pavel passes away?

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