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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What gift do Jim's grandparents give him when he comes to live with them?
(a) A pony
(b) A rattlesnake cane
(c) A wagon
(d) A bicycle
2. Who does Jim often run into when he is in downtown Black Hawk?
(a) Lena
(b) Antonia
(c) Tiny
(d) Mr. Harling
3. What does Mr. Shimerda ask Jim's grandmother to do?
(a) Agree to allow Antonia to marry Jim
(b) Teach Antonia to speak and read English
(c) Help his wife set up their home
(d) Teach all of his children to speak and read English
4. Who sold the Shimerda family their home?
(a) Otto Fuchs
(b) The Burdens
(c) Jim's grandparents
(d) Krajiek
5. What about Antonia does Jim criticize as he dines with her family in Chapter 17?
(a) Her manners
(b) Her sense of humor
(c) Her attitude
(d) Her ability to speak English
Short Answer Questions
1. Who does Antonia tell that Jim tried to kill Lena back in Bohemia?
2. Which of the following is not a topic of complaint by Mrs. Shimerda in Chapter 17?
3. What does Jim's grandfather bring home for him after visiting the Shimerdas on Christmas?
4. What misfortune falls upon Pavel in Chapter 8?
5. Who accompanies Jim on his train trip to Nebraska in Chapter 1?
Short Essay Questions
1. How do the Shimerdas react when the Burdens bring them supplies during the cold winter?
2. Describe the relationship between the Shimerdas and Krajiek
3. Describe Peter and Pavel
4. Compare and contrast the town and city girls (from Jim's point of view).
5. Describe the Shimerda family (as they are introduced in Chapter 3)
6. Describe the gifts that Jim and his grandparents give to the Shimerdas for Christmas.
7. Describe the Harlings.
8. Describe Antonia's relationship with her father
9. Does Antonia attend school? Why or why not?
10. Describe Blind d'Arnault and his journey to become a pianist
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