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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 Antonia say was found in the pocket of the tramp who died in the thresher?
(a) A suicide note
(b) Money
(c) A letter from his wife
(d) A poem

2. Which of the following does NOT characterize Jim's grandparents?
(a) Kind
(b) Stern
(c) Orderly
(d) Strong

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

4. What becomes of Peter when Pavel passes away?
(a) He returns to Russia.
(b) He also dies.
(c) He goes to work for the railroad.
(d) He moves in with the Shimerdas.

5. Why does Jim say Gaston Cleric "narrowly missed being a great poet?"
(a) He speaks poetically when excited.
(b) He knows all of the classic works of literature.
(c) He is well versed in Greek.
(d) He is a talented writer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who visits the Burdens on Christmas day?

2. Why does Wick Cutter shoot his wife before killing himself?

3. Who sold the Shimerda family their home?

4. Who does Jim's grandfather believe killed Mr. Shimerda?

5. What reputation does the Boys' Home Hotel have?

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