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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why is August offended when Mariche calls him a schinda? (from Pages 46 - 102)

Because it is a supreme insult in Molotschna, and is used to refer to a person not clever enough to know how to farm.

Because it is a supreme insult in the Mennonite faith, and is used to refer to one not strong enough to keep his faith.

Because it means idiot, and August often questions his intellect.

Because it means woman, and August often questions his masculinity.

2.

What does Ona tell August he is a physical reminder of? (from Pages 202 - 216)

Evil and hatred.

Goodness and hope, and life after violence.

Redemption and salvation.

Shame and violence, and unacknowledged sin.

3.

Why does August grow emotional while singing "For the Beauty of the Earth?" (from Pages 145 - 202)

He is thinking about his former life in England.

He is thinking of his mother, of Ona, and his own sense of entrapment.

The words of the hymn are sad.

He realizes he will never see Ona again.

4.

What does Agata do while Klaas is unconscious? (from Pages 145 - 202)

Steals his key to the co-op so she can stock up on supplies.

Steals his buggy and loads it with supplies for the journey.

Steals his key to the co-op and procures the safe from inside.

Steals the money from his pockets.

5.

What does the librarian tell August he should do? (from Pages 1 - 46)

Stay away from Molotschna.

Return to Molotschna.

Propose to Ona.

Kill the men who attacked the women of Molotschna.

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