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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3: Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jake find under the manger in the barn where Mr. Shimerda's body is found?
(a) A gun
(b) Money
(c) Grandfather Burden's ax
(d) Krajiek's ax

2. Who does Jim's grandfather believe killed Mr. Shimerda?
(a) Krajiek
(b) Ambrosch
(c) Wick Cutter
(d) Mr. Shimerda

3. According to Lena, why did Ole Benson marry his wife?
(a) He believed she was the only woman who could keep him steady.
(b) She was the only woman who would marry him.
(c) He thought he could cure her of her mental illness.
(d) He wanted to protect her from her own mental illness.

4. Who is suspected of killing Mr. Shimerda?
(a) Jim
(b) Wick Cutter
(c) Ambrosch
(d) Krajiek

5. Where does Jim often meet Lena?
(a) At the library
(b) At a restaurant
(c) At her dress shop
(d) At his apartment

Short Answer Questions

1. What event occurs that causes Mr. Harling to tell Antonia she cannot attend the dances?

2. What does Jim tell the Polish violin teacher his intentions are with Lena?

3. How does Antonia react to the dances in town?

4. Why do the three Marys often have to leave town?

5. Who proposes to Lena several times?

(see the answer key)

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