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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. Why does Anton Jelinek believe the Shimerdas are not concerned about having a priest perform Mr. Shimerda's funeral?
(a) They are not religious.
(b) They are not Catholics.
(c) His suicide is an unforgivable sin.
(d) They believe he is already in Heaven.

2. Why do the three Marys often have to leave town?
(a) They are itinerant farm workers.
(b) They are suspected of becoming pregnant.
(c) Their families live in neighboring towns.
(d) They help other immigrants in the area.

3. What is Anton Jelinek's connection with the Shimerda family?
(a) Both live in Black Hawk.
(b) Both are Bohemian.
(c) Both are indebted to Krajiek.
(d) Both are from Austria.

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

5. Why does Gaston Cleric suggest that Jim accompany him to Harvard?
(a) Jim has become distracted from his studies by Lena.
(b) The two can use Harvard's library to study the classics.
(c) They can both take classes at Harvard.
(d) Cleric needs assistance teaching a class.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following is not a quality that Jim believes the town girls possess?

3. What does Jake find under the manger in the barn where Mr. Shimerda's body is found?

4. According to Lena, why did Ole Benson marry his wife?

5. Who proposes to Lena several times?

(see the answer key)

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