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

2. What does Jim's grandfather bring home for him after visiting the Shimerdas on Christmas?
(a) A gift from Antonia
(b) A ring
(c) A Christmas tree
(d) A horse

3. Who proposes to Lena several times?
(a) Gaston Cleric
(b) Jim
(c) The Polish violin teacher
(d) Colonel Raleigh

4. What do Jim's grandparents think of the dances Jim attends?
(a) They encourage him to have an active social life.
(b) They do not approve of the dances.
(c) They are unaware of the dances.
(d) They believe the dances are harmless.

5. What play entrances and enthralls Jim?
(a) Ovid
(b) Georgics
(c) Camille
(d) Marguerite

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Lena feel when her brother leaves Black Hawk after a visit?

2. What do the Shimerdas give the Burdens in exchange for the goods they bring during the winter?

3. Who does Jim's grandmother send to stay in the Cutter's house in place of Antonia?

4. Who entertains Jim when he is forced to stay indoors because of illness?

5. What did Wick Cutter do to trick his wife?

(see the answer key)

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