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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Jacobus angry when one of the laborer youths, Izak, comes back from the nearby shantytown?
(a) He is too young to be at the meeting and should have stayed at the shantytown.
(b) Izak is sent to buy supplies but comes back empty-handed.
(c) He was sent to buy beer, which Jacobus feels is unsafe for a young man.
(d) He could have been followed from the shantytown by the police, which would have caused trouble for the other men at the meeting.

2. Describe Terry's personality.
(a) Unsure.
(b) Shy.
(c) Kind.
(d) Spoiled.

3. How does Mehring feel as he takes in the scene: river, reeds and willows?
(a) Anxious.
(b) Unsure.
(c) Peaceful.
(d) Bored.

4. What does Jacobus reassure the men who do not have proper work papers?
(a) He will protect them.
(b) They will not be caught.
(c) He can help them work in town.
(d) He will get work papers for them.

5. Why does Mehring tear up the letter from his son?
(a) His son's hypocrisy disgusts him.
(b) He knows that the boy is not his son.
(c) He is upset that his son is so far away.
(d) He and his son do not get along.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mehring have the farm?

2. Why does Antonia taunt Mehring?

3. From whom does he receive an unexpected phone call and visit?

4. How is Mehring's relationship with his girlfriend?

5. Why does Mehring buy the farm?

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