The Jungle | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Chapter 1 | Chapter 2

1. Where does the family of this novel originate from?

Lithuania

2. Where is the wedding reception being held?

Chicago stockyards

3. What is the other name for a wedding reception, and is traditional for the characters in this story?

Veselija

4. Who is the character in charge of the wedding?

Marija

5. How old is Ona at her wedding?

16

6. Who is the leader of the band at the wedding reception?

Tamoszius

Chapter 3

1. What is the name of the place where the pigs are killed?

The killing floor

2. Who is the narrator of this novel?

Sinclair

3. Where does Jurgis go to look for work?

The stockyards

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

The government inspector

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

Because it uses every...
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