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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2: Chapter 1 | Book 2: Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jim come to live with his grandparents in the first chapter of the book?
(a) His parents are unable to care for him.
(b) His parents have passed away.
(c) His parents want him to grow up on a farm.
(d) His parents have divorced.

2. Which of the following does Grandmother Burden not teach Antonia?
(a) To read English
(b) Basic math
(c) Housekeeping
(d) To cook

3. What becomes of Peter when Pavel passes away?
(a) He moves in with the Shimerdas.
(b) He also dies.
(c) He goes to work for the railroad.
(d) He returns to Russia.

4. To whom does Pavel confess his unpleasant past in Russia?
(a) Jim
(b) Mr. Shimerda
(c) Pavel
(d) Otto Fuchs

5. Why do Jim and his grandparents make Christmas presents for the Shimerdas instead of purchasing them?
(a) The Burdens cannot afford to purchase presents.
(b) They know the Shimerdas prefer handmade gifts.
(c) They do not want to appear pretentious to the Shimerdas.
(d) The family is snowed in and cannot get to the store.

Short Answer Questions

1. What act does Jim perform that makes him a hero in Antonia's eyes?

2. What first strikes Jim about the location of his grandparents' home?

3. How many days pass before Mr. Shimerda's body is buried?

4. Why does Jim think Antonia acts superior to him?

5. What does Jim say he enjoys most about his grandfather reading Christmas prayers?

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