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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 produces pollution in Homestead?
(a) Cars.
(b) The steel mills.
(c) The railroad.
(d) A stagnant river.

2. How long does it take George to repay the loan for his trip to America?
(a) One year.
(b) Six months.
(c) Three months.
(d) Two years.

3. What is Zuska's occupation ?
(a) Dressmaker.
(b) Maid.
(c) Mill worker.
(d) Baker.

4. What is heard in the streets after the mill closes?
(a) Newspaper criers.
(b) Gunfire.
(c) Church bells.
(d) Partying.

5. How many days does it take George to reach America?
(a) Fourteen.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Twenty-one.
(d) Ten.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many shifts are there for workers at the steel mills?

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

3. Who is in control of the steel mills immediately following the arrival of a General with troops?

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

5. Who buys a house in Munhall Hollow?

(see the answer key)

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