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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 16-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What job does George's brother-in-law have in America?
(a) On a railroad section gang.
(b) In a clothing factory.
(c) On a pipeline.
(d) In a tire factory.

2. Who is on the ship that George boards in Bremen?
(a) Zuska and her husband.
(b) Zuska and her sister.
(c) Zuska and Franz Josef.
(d) Zuska and Dobie Dobrejcak.

3. Who is in control of the steel mills immediately following the arrival of a General with troops?
(a) The union men.
(b) Frick.
(c) Carnegie.
(d) Pinkerton guards.

4. According to the author, what is the birthright of a Slovak peasant?
(a) A job and house.
(b) Freedom to worship.
(c) A paycheck and family.
(d) Endless poverty and oppression.

5. How much money does the bank need for the principal on George's mortgage?
(a) One thousand dollars.
(b) Five hundred dollars.
(c) Seven hundred dollars.
(d) Five thousand dollars.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who moves to a new brick house on River Street?

2. Who is talking with George in Dorta's kitchen about leaving the steel mills?

3. Why has George always been faithful to his wife?

4. Who receives an apology from Elena?

5. Why does Mrs. Mihula live in Braddock?

(see the answer key)

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