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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4: Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Otto put on the Christmas tree that attracts everyone's attention?
(a) Ornaments from the Shimerdas
(b) A photo of his mother
(c) Special ornaments from Austria
(d) Candles

2. What one item must all of the Shimerdas share during the winter?
(a) A blanket
(b) A dish
(c) A bed
(d) A coat

3. Which of the following is not a quality that Jim believes the town girls possess?
(a) Refinement
(b) Beauty
(c) Physical strength
(d) Isolation

4. 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.

5. Which of the following does NOT characterize Jim's grandparents?
(a) Kind
(b) Orderly
(c) Strong
(d) Stern

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Tiny convince to move to San Francisco with her?

2. Where do Jim and Lena often go together in Lincoln?

3. Why does Jim say Gaston Cleric "narrowly missed being a great poet?"

4. Who does Jim's grandmother hire to help her work in the house during July?

5. What gift do Jim's grandparents give him when he comes to live with them?

(see the answer key)

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