My Antonia

How did Antonia feel about her baby?

• She felt disgraced and hid her baby.

• She was very proud of her and was a wonderful mother.

• Antonia felt burdened and tried to get child support from Donovan.

Where was Antonia going to get married?

• Black Hawk

• San Francisco

• Denver

• Boston

Why didn't Antonia get married?

• She realized Donovan was a loser and left him at the altar.

• Donovan used up all Antonia's money and left her.

• Donovan was very ill and was not physically capable.

• Antonia realized it was Jim that she loved and went back to Black Hawk to find him.

Where was Antonia living with the baby?

• Widow Steavens

• Mrs. Harling

• Mrs. Gardener's Hotel

• Home with the Shimerdas

When Antonia and Jim meet again what happens?

• He expresses his anger about her pregnancy

• She does not want to talk with Jim and hides in her bedroom.

• They have a nice walk and reminisce about their youth

• They make plans to be together.

The house I thought very comfortable for two men who were “batching.” What does batching mean as it is used in this sentence?

• squatting

• two bachelors sharing rent

• painting a house

• making moonshine

Describe the relationship between Antonia and Jimmy.

• cordial

• a true friendship

• romantic

• they didn't get along that well

What is the primary theme of 'My Antonia'?

• A) The struggle for power

• B) The immigrant experience

• C) The quest for wealth

• D) The dangers of technology

Who is the author of 'My Antonia'?

• A) Mark Twain

• B) Willa Cather

• C) F. Scott Fitzgerald

• D) Ernest Hemingway

In 'My Antonia', what is Jim's relationship to Antonia?

• A) Her brother

• B) Her cousin

• C) Her childhood friend

• D) Her teacher