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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. To whom does Jim dedicate his speech?
(a) The Harlings
(b) His grandparents
(c) Antonia
(d) Mr. Shimerda

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

3. Where does Jim live as an adult?
(a) New York
(b) Iowa
(c) Bohemia
(d) Nebraska

4. Antonia confides to Jim that her father is _______________
(a) cruel and unforgiving.
(b) deeply sad.
(c) mentally ill.
(d) dangerous and unpredictable.

5. What first strikes Jim about the location of his grandparents' home?
(a) There is land as far as the eye can see.
(b) The farm is extremely quiet.
(c) There are few trees in the area.
(d) There are many immigrants living in the area.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jim come to live with his grandparents in the first chapter of the book?

2. What is Jim constantly reminded of during his time at the university?

3. What does Mr. Shimerda ask Jim's grandmother to do?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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