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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. Where does Jim go on his only break during the summer?
(a) To visit friends in Virginia
(b) To visit the Shimerdas
(c) To collect elder with Antonia and her friends
(d) To visit Mr. Shimerda's grave

2. What has become of Antonia's daughter with Larry Donovan?
(a) She went to live with her father.
(b) She still lives with Antonia and her family.
(c) She passed away.
(d) She is now married.

3. Where has Jim begun studying law and working?
(a) Lincoln
(b) San Francisco
(c) Black Hawk
(d) New York City

4. What is Jim constantly reminded of during his time at the university?
(a) His love for Antonia
(b) His inadequate public school education
(c) Life on his grandparents' farm
(d) Mr. Shimerda's death

5. What does Frances Harling say is wrong with Jim?
(a) He is too romantic.
(b) He is in love with Antonia.
(c) He is too focused on his studies.
(d) He needs to marry a country girl.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Harling give Jim as a graduation present?

2. Where does Lena tell Jim that Antonia is now working?

3. Where does Tiny open her hotel?

4. Which of the girls arrives at the river first?

5. Where does Jim go after graduating from Harvard?

Short Essay Questions

1. What events occur when Jim visits Antonia?

2. What does Jim see on the wall of the photographer's studio? How does this affect him?

3. Describe Antonia's preparations for marriage.

4. What is symbolic about Jim and Antonia talking at Mr. Shimerda's grave site?

5. Why does Jim believe he will never be a brilliant scholar?

6. Summarize the story of Antonia and Larry Donovan's failed attempt at marriage (as told by Widow Steavens).

7. How does Jim mark his transition to manhood in this chapter?

8. Describe Jim and Antonia's relationship after 20 years have passed

9. How does Jim react to Antonia when he comes to visit her after many years?

10. Describe Cuzak's life story as he tells it to Jim

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