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Out of This Furnace Quiz

Thomas Bell (novelist)
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Out of This Furnace Quiz

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1)

How does George help Zuska? (from Part 1, Chapters 16-20)

He finds her a larger place to live.
He finds her another job.
He pays for her son's doctor.
He gives her money to pay bills.
2)

Why does Dobie travel to Pittsburgh several times a week? (from Part 4, Chapter 16-18)

To find companies that support workers' unions.
To talk to lawyers and investigators from the Labor Board.
To lobby for unions.
To spy on company unions.
3)

At the beginning of Part 1, Chapter 21, what does George regret about Elena? (from Part 1, Chapters 21-22)

George regrets not treating Elena better.
George regrets marrying Elena.
George regrets that Elena is sick.
George regrets that Elena came to America.
4)

Who is buried in the Irish cemetery after an elaborate funeral? (from Part 1, Chapters 16-20)

Zuska.
Borka.
Dorta.
Elena.
5)

What does George lose in this section? (from Part 1, Chapters 21-22)

His business.
The lots.
His lots, his house, and the business.
His house and business.
6)

Who visits Mary and Mike in the spring? (from Part 2, Chapters 6-10)

Joe Perovsky.
George.
Paul Caudle.
Borka.
7)

What impresses Dobie about the C.I.O.? (from Part 4, Chapter 16-18)

The organization is not afraid of management.
The organization does not use dishonest tactics.
The organization has ties to politics.
The organization listens to all ethnic groups.
8)

In what month does Dobie return to Washington? (from Part 4, Chapter 16-18)

February.
June.
January.
September.
9)

Who votes for the first time in Part 2, Chapter 5? (from Part 2, Chapters 1-5)

Francka.
Mary.
Dorta.
Mike.
10)

Who does George visit to talk to about his regrets? (from Part 1, Chapters 21-22)

Borka.
Zuska.
A priest.
A friend.
11)

Where does Dobie go after leaving Detroit? (from Part 4, Chapter 1-5)

Grand Rapids.
Boston.
New York.
Pittsburgh.
12)

At the end of Part 2, Chapter 10, where are Mike and Mary living? (from Part 2, Chapters 6-10)

In Washington.
In New York.
In Braddock.
In White Haven.
13)

On what day does Zuska get married? (from Part 1, Chapters 21-22)

Sunday.
Saturday.
Friday.
Monday.
14)

Why are people standing around Dobie and Julie's house when they arrive home after shopping? (from Part 4, Chapter 6-10)

George has collapsed.
George is drunk in the front yard.
Graffiti has been written on their house.
A union sign is in the front yard.
15)

Who does Francka make a comment about after the funeral? (from Part 1, Chapters 16-20)

George.
Elena.
Borka.
Zuska.
16)

Who is diagnosed with consumption? (from Part 3, Chapter 1-6)

Mary and Pauline.
Johnnie.
Pauline.
Mary.
17)

According to Dobie, which item needs to be purchased next? (from Part 4, Chapter 6-10)

A refrigerator.
A television.
A washing machine.
A stove.
18)

Who is Mary baking a birthday cake for in Part 1, Chapter 5? (from Part 2, Chapters 11-14)

Anna.
George.
Johnnie.
Mike.
19)

According to Mikie, what could threaten Dobie's job? (from Part 4, Chapter 11-15)

Economy.
Automation.
Strikes.
World War II.
20)

Who does Dobie encounter at the union office? (from Part 4, Chapter 16-18)

Hagerty.
Flack.
John Lewis.
A co-worker.
21)

Who is John Joseph? (from Part 2, Chapters 1-5)

Borka's boarder.
Francka's son.
Dorta's son.
Mike's son.
22)

Who watches Mary's children when Mary goes out to work? (from Part 3, Chapter 1-6)

Anna.
Francka.
Kuska.
George.
23)

What do Mike and Mary decide about their boarding business? (from Part 2, Chapters 6-10)

To make no changes.
To take in more boarders.
To end the business.
To raise the rent.
24)

Who dies at the end of Part 3, Chapter 6? (from Part 3, Chapter 1-6)

Johnnie.
Pauline.
Mary.
George.
25)

Why does George need to call a priest? (from Part 1, Chapters 16-20)

Elena is dying.
Elena needs to talk to the priest about her marriage.
George wants to confess his infidelity.
George need information about a church member.
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