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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who sold the Shimerda family their home?

2. Who does Jim's grandfather believe killed Mr. Shimerda?

3. How does Antonia react to the dances in town?

4. How do the narrator and Jim become acquainted?

5. Why does Anton Jelinek believe the Shimerdas are not concerned about having a priest perform Mr. Shimerda's funeral?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Peter and Pavel

2. What reaction do the Harlings have to Antonia's interest in the dances in the tent?

3. What is a rattlesnake cane? What is its importance for the Burdens?

4. What change occurs in Black Hawk in the Spring? How does this affect the people living there?

5. Describe the Shimerda family (as they are introduced in Chapter 3)

6. How does the Hardings' household change when Mr. Harling comes home from work?

7. Retell the story Antonia shares with Jim and the Harlings about the tramp and the thresher

8. Why do Jake and Ambrosch come to blows in Chapter 18?

9. How does Antonia predict the winter will affect her family differently than Jim's?

10. What confession does Pavel make to Mr. Shimerda on his death bed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the themes My Antonia explores is perseverance. Discuss what the novel has to say about this theme. Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

My Antonia is divided into four distinct books. Compare and contrast two of the books in this novel. Focus on:

1) the plot development

2) character development

3) themes presented in the book

Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

My Antonia takes place over a time span of nearly 50 years. Discuss the impact of time on the plot and characters in the novel. Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.

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