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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Otto put on the Christmas tree that attracts everyone's attention?
(a) Ornaments from the Shimerdas
(b) A photo of his mother
(c) Special ornaments from Austria
(d) Candles

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

3. How does Antonia differ from her brother Ambrosch?
(a) Ambrosch is much more social than Anotnia is.
(b) Ambrosch is mean but Antonia is kind.
(c) Antonia is mean but Ambrosch is kind.
(d) Ambrosch is much harder working than Antonia.

4. What event occurs that causes Mr. Harling to tell Antonia she cannot attend the dances?
(a) Antonia becomes pregnant.
(b) Antonia brings a boy to the Harlings after a dance.
(c) People in town begin to speak negatively about Antonia.
(d) A boy tries to kiss Antonia so she slaps him.

5. Where does Antonia consider going to work when the Harlings forbid her to attend the dances?
(a) On her family's farm
(b) For the Burdens
(c) For Wick Cutter
(d) In a neighboring town

Short Answer Questions

1. Who entertains Jim when he is forced to stay indoors because of illness?

2. Why does Anton Jelinek believe the Shimerdas are not concerned about having a priest perform Mr. Shimerda's funeral?

3. What does Tiny often share with Lena?

4. Why does Lena Lingard's presence at the Harlings' home make Antonia uncomfortable?

5. Who performs Mr. Shimerda's funeral service?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the Shimerdas react when the Burdens bring them supplies during the cold winter?

2. How is Jim like the Shimerdas as they both travel to Nebraska?

3. Describe the relationship between the Shimerdas and Krajiek

4. Describe Tiny Soderball's work and living environment

5. Why does Mrs. Shimerda ask Jim's grandfather to say a prayer during her husband's funeral?

6. How does the Hardings' household change when Mr. Harling comes home from work?

7. Describe Blind d'Arnault and his journey to become a pianist

8. What confession does Pavel make to Mr. Shimerda on his death bed?

9. How does Antonia predict the winter will affect her family differently than Jim's?

10. Does Antonia attend school? Why or why not?

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