Out of This Furnace | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Part 1, Chapters 1-5

1. Who is the author of Out of This Furnace?

Thomas Bell.

2. Who is George Kracha?

A first generation immigrant who comes to America.

3. In what year does George Kracha come to America?

1883.

4. From what country does George Kracha immigrate?

Hungary.

5. Who does George leave behind in his homeland?

Wife, sister, mother.

6. According to the author, what is the birthright of a Slovak peasant?

Endless poverty and oppression.

7. Where is George Kracha bound for in America?

Pennsylvania.

8. What job does George's brother-in-law have in America?

On a railroad section gang.

9. According to Part 1, Chapter 1, what usually happens to immigrants when they arrive in America?

They are robbed, beaten, and killed.

10. How many days does it take George to reach America?

Twelve.

11. Who is on the ship that George boards in...
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