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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the family find out about their home?
(a) It's not insulated
(b) It's going to be demolished
(c) It's been sold to someone else too
(d) It's not new

2. Who does Ona want to marry?
(a) Antanas
(b) Stanislovas
(c) Jack
(d) Jurgis

3. What is the reason Antanas can not find work?
(a) He is considered to be too old
(b) He isn't a strong man
(c) He can't speak English
(d) He complains too often

4. Who is advertising hot meals that ends up causing Jurgis to eventually drink?
(a) Conner
(b) Jack Duane
(c) Saloons
(d) The slaughterhouse

5. How old is Ona at her wedding?
(a) 30
(b) 25
(c) 21
(d) 16

Short Answer Questions

1. What kinds of cows are killed, which upsets Jurgis as he works?

2. What does Jurgis think works against the American ideal of individuality?

3. Who ignores the carcasses that pass by unchecked on the conveyor belt?

4. Where does Jurgis wait instead of going in to meet his boss?

5. Why does Jurgis think the system of meatpacking is so efficient?

(see the answer key)

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