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

2. What kind of business is George thinking about opening?
(a) A grocery store.
(b) A brokerage.
(c) A construction company.
(d) A butcher shop.

3. According to George, who owns everything in the United States?
(a) Bankers and politicians.
(b) Millionaires and trusts.
(c) The politicians.
(d) The natural born Americans.

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

5. Who meets George and Elena at the train in Homestead?
(a) Dubik.
(b) Francka.
(c) Andrej.
(d) Francka and Andrej.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does it take George to repay the loan for his trip to America?

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

3. Who is Andy?

4. How many hours per day do the mill workers work?

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

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