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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 11-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many shifts are there for workers at the steel mills?
(a) Two.
(b) One.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

2. Who takes over Elena's household duties?
(a) Francka.
(b) Mary.
(c) George.
(d) Borka.

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

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

5. Who is Frick's partner and the owner of the steel mill?
(a) Carnegie.
(b) Victor.
(c) Pinkerton.
(d) Dobrejcak.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of Part 1, Chapter 11, what does Joe tell George while they are on their way to work?

2. Who buys a house in Munhall Hollow?

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

4. Who meets George and Elena at the train in Homestead?

5. Which town does George arrive in after walking with only fifty cents in his pocket?

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