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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is suspected of killing Mr. Shimerda?

2. What impact do the dances in Black Hawk have on the townspeople?

3. Who does Jim often run into when he is in downtown Black Hawk?

4. What about Antonia does Jim criticize as he dines with her family in Chapter 17?

5. Why are Otto's fellow travelers suspicious of him when he escorts an immigrant woman to the U.S. to meet her husband?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Tiny Soderball's work and living environment

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

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

5. Describe the gifts that Jim and his grandparents give to the Shimerdas for Christmas.

6. Why do Jake and Ambrosch come to blows in Chapter 18?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the themes My Antonia explores is perseverance. Discuss what the novel has to say about this theme. Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

One of the themes My Antonia explores is the relationship between humans and the land. Discuss what the novel has to say about this theme. Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

My Antonia is primarily a first person narrative written from the point of view of Jim. Discuss how this fact influences the story. What biases does Jim bring to the story? How would the novel be different if another character was telling the story? Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.

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