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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 gift do Jim's grandparents give him when he comes to live with them?
(a) A bicycle
(b) A pony
(c) A wagon
(d) A rattlesnake cane

2. How does Antonia react to the dances in town?
(a) She believes they are immoral.
(b) She rarely attends the dances.
(c) She regularly attends the dances.
(d) She is ambivalent towards the dances.

3. Which of the following is not a detail about Antonia that Mrs. Steavens shares with the Burdens?
(a) Ambrosch hires Antonia out like a man.
(b) Antonia goes to many dances.
(c) Antonia is a hard worker.
(d) Many of the country people like Antonia.

4. Which of the Harling children is Antonia's favorite?
(a) Nina
(b) Sally
(c) Frances
(d) Charley

5. Who does Jim often run into when he is in downtown Black Hawk?
(a) Tiny
(b) Antonia
(c) Lena
(d) Mr. Harling

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the Shimerdas remain involved with Krajiek?

2. What do Jim and Jake go to pick up from Ambrosch in Chapter 18?

3. Why does Jake have to pay a fine?

4. What does Jake find under the manger in the barn where Mr. Shimerda's body is found?

5. Which of the following does Grandmother Burden not teach Antonia?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Jim's experiences when he is housebound due to illness

2. Describe Jim's first impressions of the Nebraska landscape. Why do you think he responds in this way?

3. Describe Tiny Soderball's work and living environment

4. What is significant about January 22 in this novel?

5. Describe the relationship between the Shimerdas and Krajiek

6. What is a rattlesnake cane? What is its importance for the Burdens?

7. What reaction do the Harlings have to Antonia's interest in the dances in the tent?

8. Compare and contrast the town and city girls (from Jim's point of view).

9. What does Mr. Shimerda do in the Burdens' home on Christmas that surprises them? Why are they surprised by his action?

10. Retell the story Antonia shares with Jim and the Harlings about the tramp and the thresher

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