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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What makes Mike and Mary happy about their boarding business decision?
(a) They have to deal with only four boarders.
(b) They are making more money.
(c) They are happy to be alone.
(d) Mary does not have to do all the work.

2. Who suggests that Mary should remarry soon?
(a) Dorta.
(b) Anna.
(c) George.
(d) Joe.

3. What household item would Julie like to purchase next?
(a) A refrigerator.
(b) A sewing machine.
(c) A stove.
(d) A washing machine.

4. Why is Agnes unsure of receiving her inheritance from Mary?
(a) Dobie is contesting Mary's will.
(b) New laws prevent the money from being disbursed.
(c) The money is in an irrevocable trust.
(d) The local bank is liquidating.

5. At the end of Part 2, Chapter 10, where are Mike and Mary living?
(a) In White Haven.
(b) In New York.
(c) In Braddock.
(d) In Washington.

6. Who is the Superintendent of the mill?
(a) Spetz.
(b) Flack.
(c) Paul.
(d) Dobie.

7. Who is Tighe?
(a) A local politician.
(b) A mill worker.
(c) A company man.
(d) A union leader.

8. What incident in Pittsburgh upsets Dobie?
(a) Members' names of striking lodges are blacklisted.
(b) Striking lodges are labeled as Socialistic.
(c) Members of a striking lodge are arrested for disturbing the peace.
(d) Striking lodges are expelled from the union.

9. Who is George buried next to?
(a) Elena.
(b) Kuska.
(c) Mary.
(d) Pauline.

10. At the beginning of Part 4, Chapter 11, what is happening to union membership?
(a) Union membership is increasing.
(b) Union membership is neither increasing or decreasing.
(c) Union membership is abolished.
(d) Union membership is decreasing.

11. Where does Dobie go after leaving Detroit?
(a) Boston.
(b) Grand Rapids.
(c) Pittsburgh.
(d) New York.

12. How does George's death affect Dobie and Julie's financial situation?
(a) They can save more money.
(b) They will inherit George's real estate.
(c) It won't be affected.
(d) They will miss his pension.

13. Why does George collect accident compensation?
(a) George is run over by a car.
(b) George has a car accident.
(c) George fractures his arm.
(d) George breaks his leg.

14. What are Mike and Mary missing at the end of Part 2, Chapter 10?
(a) The mill paycheck.
(b) Their families.
(c) Their friends in Braddock.
(d) The money from the boarding business.

15. Why are people standing around Dobie and Julie's house when they arrive home after shopping?
(a) Graffiti has been written on their house.
(b) George has collapsed.
(c) A union sign is in the front yard.
(d) George is drunk in the front yard.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who objects to Dobie's time being spent on a legitimate union?

2. According to Dobie, which item needs to be purchased next?

3. What political party does Mike's candidate represent?

4. What do Mike and Mary decide about their boarding business?

5. Who watches Mary's children when Mary goes out to work?

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