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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. Where does Jim go on his only break during the summer?
(a) To collect elder with Antonia and her friends
(b) To visit friends in Virginia
(c) To visit the Shimerdas
(d) To visit Mr. Shimerda's grave

2. What does Jim find as an unusual trait in Cuzak?
(a) He and Antonia get along very well.
(b) He only speaks Bohemian.
(c) He looks at people sideways.
(d) He rarely smiles.

3. What character in "Camille" does Jim consider most sympathetic?
(a) Armand
(b) Marguerite
(c) Virgil
(d) Camille

4. Where do Jim and Lena often go together in Lincoln?
(a) To dinner
(b) To theatre shows
(c) On long walks
(d) To Lena's dress shop

5. According to Mrs. Steavens, why did Antonia come to her home each evening before getting married?
(a) To earn extra money
(b) To plan her wedding
(c) To sew for her marriage
(d) To ask for marital advice

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Lena, why did Ole Benson marry his wife?

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

3. Where do Antonia and Jim walk to during his visit to the Shimerda farm?

4. What does Jim convince his grandparents to do for posterity?

5. Who does Antonia say will always be a part of her life?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Mr. and Mrs. Cutter respond to the incident in the Cutters' home between Jim and Wick?

2. How does Jim mark his transition to manhood in this chapter?

3. Describe Cuzak's life story as he tells it to Jim

4. What events occur when Jim visits Antonia?

5. What part of Camille most affects Jim?

6. Describe Antonia's preparations for marriage.

7. Describe Jim and Antonia's relationship after 20 years have passed

8. What event occurs as Jim stays at the Cutters' home?

9. What is symbolic about Jim and Antonia talking at Mr. Shimerda's grave site?

10. What does Jim tell the group of girls to convince them that Spaniards settled in Nebraska?

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