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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. According to Part 1, Chapter 1, what usually happens to immigrants when they arrive in America?
(a) They are robbed, beaten, and killed.
(b) They are welcomed.
(c) They are met with suspicion.
(d) They are ridiculed.

2. Who is Andy?
(a) George's son.
(b) Francka's son.
(c) George's brother.
(d) Borka's son.

3. Where does Dobrejcak work?
(a) The butcher shop.
(b) The mill.
(c) The bank.
(d) The mercantile.

4. How many hours per day do the mill workers work?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Eighteen.
(c) Ten.
(d) Fourteen.

5. What does George lose in this section?
(a) His house and business.
(b) His lots, his house, and the business.
(c) The lots.
(d) His business.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How much does Dobrejcak earn an hour?

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

4. Where is George Kracha bound for in America?

5. As soon as George receives his first pay, what does he do?

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 know about the plight of some immigrants when they arrive in America? Who is already in America to help George avoid similar problems?

3. Where is Andrej now working since moving to Homestead? What happens when George, Andrej, and Andrej's foreman meet to talk about a job for George?

4. In the summer following his marriage to Zuska, what happens to George financially? How does George react to his financial situation? How does George's reaction affect his relationship with Zuska?

5. What is George Kracha hoping to leave behind when he leaves Hungary for America in 1881?

6. What major corporation is formed when Carnegie sells his steel plants to J.P. Morgan? Is this corporation "union friendly"?

7. Who confronts George in front of Elena about his relationship with Zuska? How does Elena react? How does George react? How does he "escape" reality?

8. What is so special about the Dexter's home where Mary Kracha works? How does the Dexter's house come up in a conversation between Mike and Mary? Ultimately, what happens to Mike and Mary's relationship?

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. How does George explain having no money on his arrival to his sister Francka and her husband?

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