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?

What is the main idea of this chapter?

Otto Fuchs tells Jim that the Mormons spread sunflower seeds as they traveled West from Missouri. According to legend, why did the Mormons do this?

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What did the sunflower–bordered roads make Jim think of?

Jim is a great observer of the outdoors. He notices there aren't many of what in this countryside?

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What sort of bread did Mrs. Shimerda make that Jim disliked?

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What does the narrator (the adult Jim) compare Krajiek to?

Toward the end of paragraph 4, find the discussion about prairie dogs. "Otto Fuchs said he had seen populous dog–towns in the desert where there was no surface water for fifty miles; he insisted that some of the holes must go down to water––nearly two hundred feet, hereabouts.

What does "insisted" mean in this context?