Quotes
"My papa finds friends up north, with Russia mans."
Antonia
What were the two Russian men called at the beginning of chapter 5?
Pavel and Peter
What animal is this passage referring to: "He listened as if it were a beautiful sound"
Green insect;
Following a motif of the fragile side of nature
"My papa sick all the time"
Antonia
What is Jim's nickname for Antonia?
Tony;
Shows that their relationship is deepening and so is their trust for each other. Shift in their relationship
What animals do Antonia and Jim watch during their reading lesson
Badgers and the rabbits
"...I hated the superior tone she sometimes took with me."
Jim
Who was the song about that Antonia was singing?
Mr. Shimerda;
Fragile like the grasshopper. Despite being fragile he remains generous.
What was Mr. Shimerda holding when walking towards Antonia and Jim?
What emotion was he expressing
"great trouble"
Peter
What is the name of the woman in the old songs that Antonia is singing to the kids about?
Old Hata;
Ties to the motif of the past
What effect did the rattlesnake have on shifting Antonia and Jim's relationship
At the beginning of the chapter Jim was complains about Antonia's superior tone, but after saving her from the rattlesnake she begins to brag about his courage and he feels respected by her.
Could be an affect of Westward Expansion and gender roles/ societies expectations
Who gave out knives but no plates at the end of chapter 5?
Why is Pavel scared of the wolves?
Because in his country they eat men and women