Find the section in the middle of the chapter that describes Antonia. Find the paragraph that begins: "The little girl was pretty, but Antonia –– they accented the name thus, strongly, when they spoke to her –– was still prettier."

What does "accented" mean in this context?

After Peter, Jim, and Antonia eat watermelons together, what does Peter do?

Jim and Antonia ride the pony to Russian Peter's house to borrow something for Ambrosch (Antonia's older brother). What do they borrow?

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Grandmother asks Jimmy to come to the garden with her. Why?

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What does Peter give Antonia?

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What do Antonia and Jim do on their way back from Peter's house?

Grandmother tells Jim he should never go to the garden without a big stick to defend himself against what?

What is the main idea of this chapter?

Why is Peter Krajiek important to the Shimerdas?

Otto tells the grandmother that he would have helped the Shimerdas buy oxen and horses for a decent price, but he didn't. Why didn't he help them?

The Shimerdas thank Jim's grandparents many times. Why?

How old is Antonia the first time Jim meets her?

Jim notices Mr. Shimerda's hands. They are white, well–shaped, and calm.

What does this description of Mr. Shimerda's hands tell us about him?

Antonia takes Jim out toward Squaw Creek. She points to the sky and then to his eyes. What is she asking for?

What does Antonia try to give Jim?

Mr. Shimerda asks the grandmother for something. What does he ask for?

Find the section in the middle of the chapter that describes Antonia. Find the paragraph that begins: "The little girl was pretty, but Antonia –– they accented the name thus, strongly, when they spoke to her –– was still prettier."

What does "accented" mean in this context?

Find the descriptions of the Russian men in the middle of paragraph 3: "the tall one was said to be an anarchist; since he had no means of imparting his opinions, probably his wild gesticulations and his generally excited and rebellious manner gave rise to this supposition."

What does "imparting" mean in this context?