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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3: Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Antonia differ from her brother Ambrosch?
(a) Antonia is mean but Ambrosch is kind.
(b) Ambrosch is much harder working than Antonia.
(c) Ambrosch is much more social than Anotnia is.
(d) Ambrosch is mean but Antonia is kind.

2. What do Jim and Jake go to pick up from Ambrosch in Chapter 18?
(a) A horse collar
(b) A wagon
(c) A cow
(d) An ax

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

4. Why does Jim stop attending the dances at the Fireman's Hall?
(a) He does not enjoy the dances.
(b) He is embarrassed after kissing Antonia.
(c) His grandmother believes the dances are disgraceful.
(d) Antonia asks him to stop attending the dances.

5. What does Jim create for Nina Harling?
(a) A May basket
(b) A playhouse
(c) A toy
(d) A doll

Short Answer Questions

1. What rumor about Pavel circulates in the community?

2. Why does Lena Lingard's presence at the Harlings' home make Antonia uncomfortable?

3. Who accompanies Jim on his train trip to Nebraska in Chapter 1?

4. Why do Jim and his grandparents make Christmas presents for the Shimerdas instead of purchasing them?

5. What does Tiny often share with Lena?

(see the answer key)

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