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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who surrenders after the trouble at the steel mills?
(a) Pinkerton guards.
(b) Carnegie.
(c) Frick.
(d) Union workers.

2. Who is George Kracha?
(a) A first generation immigrant who comes to America.
(b) A second generation immigrant who narrates the story.
(c) A third generation immigrant who comes to America.
(d) The first American immigrant to defect.

3. What does the new corporation not tolerate?
(a) Ethnic violence.
(b) Ethnic workers.
(c) Unions.
(d) Non-union workers.

4. Which town does George arrive in after walking with only fifty cents in his pocket?
(a) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
(b) White Haven, Pennsylvania.
(c) Paramus, New Jersey.
(d) Rochester, New York.

5. Who is Borka?
(a) Elena's sister.
(b) Francka's mother.
(c) Andrej's sister.
(d) George's sister.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is on the ship that George boards in Bremen?

2. Who does George talk to about his financial situation?

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

4. According to Zuska's sister, who will Zuska probably marry?

5. How long after Elena's death does George wait to visit Zuska?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part 1, Chapter 16, it is noted that George "has always been technically faithful to Elena." Explain.

2. What does George wish for after Elena's death, and whom does he consult about the situation with his feelings? What is George's half-hearted gesture at being penitent?

3. What business is George considering buying? What are his plans for the shop? Is his business plan logical? What could be a possible obstacle to George being successful?

4. Describe the mill event that claims Joe Dubik's life. Was it an accident or the result of incompetence? Explain.

5. At the beginning of Part 1, Chapter 6, why does Francka meet George and Elena at the train station in Homestead? Where does she take George and Elena? What reason does George's sister Francka give for needing only one room in Homestead?

6. What does Dubik's death cause George to consider doing about work? What does Dorta tell him about Joe's thoughts on working in the mills? What is a possible explanation for George listening intently to Dorta?

7. According to George and Dorta's conversation in Part 1, Chapter 22, what role does Zuska directly play in the loss of George's business? At the time, is George aware of Zuska's actions? What is a possible reason for George not confronting Zuska?

8. After reaching New York, how does George manage to travel to Pennsylvania without any money?

9. Explain how George's relationship with Zuska affect his business with his customers. Give another reason, aside from his customers, that George's business is probably affected by his relationship.

10. Where do George and Elena move to after the trouble in Homestead? What is a typical work day at the mill?

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