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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Gaston Cleric suggest that Jim accompany him to Harvard?
(a) The two can use Harvard's library to study the classics.
(b) They can both take classes at Harvard.
(c) Jim has become distracted from his studies by Lena.
(d) Cleric needs assistance teaching a class.

2. 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

3. How does Tiny make her fortune?
(a) Her hotel is wildly successful.
(b) She inherits it from her parents.
(c) She marries a rich man.
(d) A patron at her hotel deeds his fortune to her.

4. Who does Cuzak credit with the success of their farm?
(a) Himself
(b) Ambrosch
(c) Antonia
(d) His children

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

6. What gives Wick Cutter an advantage with the immigrant farmers?
(a) He loans money without interest
(b) He speaks Swedish.
(c) He is from Scandanavia.
(d) He regularly makes donations to the Protestant church.

7. What does Jim tell Antonia he believes happened to her father's soul?
(a) It went to Heaven.
(b) It returned to Bohemia.
(c) It resides in the Shimerda's home.
(d) It is in limbo.

8. Which of the following is not something Jim notices about Antonia when he goes to visit her in this chapter?
(a) She looks tired.
(b) She has color and health in her face.
(c) She is much thinner.
(d) She is quiet and reserved.

9. How does Gaston Cleric help Jim?
(a) He provides him with an audience for stories about Black Hawk.
(b) He keeps him company.
(c) He awakens him to new ideas and learning.
(d) He teaches him Greek.

10. What does Wick Cutter do before leaving for Omaha that Grandmother Burden finds suspicious?
(a) He kisses Antonia.
(b) He tells Antonia he is leaving his wife.
(c) He places a box of silver and papers under Antonia's bed.
(d) He asks Antonia to stay with her family.

11. According to Antonia, how did her father and mother meet?
(a) Her mother worked for her father's family.
(b) They attended the same church.
(c) They attended a dance together.
(d) Her father worked for her mother's family.

12. What does Jim tell Antonia's children about their mother when she was younger?
(a) She had a wild spirit.
(b) She was shy and withdrawn.
(c) She was difficult to get along with.
(d) She was beautiful and well liked.

13. What does Jim create for Nina Harling?
(a) A doll
(b) A toy
(c) A May basket
(d) A playhouse

14. What is the basis of the plot in the play "Camille?"
(a) Two lovers who die
(b) Two lovers who quarrel
(c) Two starcrossed lovers
(d) Unrequited love

15. What keeps Jim from visiting Antonia?
(a) Fear at seeing her changed
(b) Preoccupation with his career
(c) Fear that she will reject him
(d) His wife

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom is Wick Cutter constantly in conflict?

2. Who does Mrs. Harling tell Jim to ask about Antonia's marriage?

3. How does Wick Cutter react when he finds Jim in his home?

4. How do women generally respond to Larry Donovan?

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

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