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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. While George and his co-workers are working, what do they see over H furnace?
(a) A cloud of smoke.
(b) A flag raised.
(c) Blazing flames.
(d) A funnel cloud.

2. Where does George secure a mill job after the union is broken?
(a) Johnstown.
(b) Homestead.
(c) Braddock.
(d) River City.

3. Why does George show little interest in politics?
(a) He cannot vote.
(b) He defected to this country.
(c) He is a poor man.
(d) He cannot read.

4. Who moves to a new brick house on River Street?
(a) Zuska and Mullhall.
(b) George and Elena.
(c) Dorta and Joe.
(d) Mike and Zuska.

5. What is George's first main job in America?
(a) Maintaining the railroad.
(b) Maintaining factory equipment.
(c) Working in a steel mill.
(d) Building locomotives.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what country does George Kracha immigrate?

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

3. At the beginning of Part 1, Chapter 11, what kind of transportation is George using to go to work?

4. Who is Frick's partner and the owner of the steel mill?

5. Where is George Kracha bound for in America?

(see the answer key)

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