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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 George's conversation with Zuska, what is lost in a haystack?
(a) His mill identification card.
(b) His money.
(c) His green card.
(d) His immigrant papers.

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

3. At the beginning of Part 1, Chapter 21, what does George regret about Elena?
(a) George regrets marrying Elena.
(b) George regrets not treating Elena better.
(c) George regrets that Elena came to America.
(d) George regrets that Elena is sick.

4. Who is Spetz?
(a) A Hungarian Jewish butcher.
(b) A Rabbi.
(c) A merchant.
(d) The owner of the Turner Hall Social Club.

5. Who is buried in the Irish cemetery after an elaborate funeral?
(a) Dorta.
(b) Elena.
(c) Zuska.
(d) Borka.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Mike's younger brother?

2. Why does George show little interest in politics?

3. Who receives an apology from Elena?

4. Who is Borka?

5. Who is talking with George in Dorta's kitchen about leaving the steel mills?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Elena's funeral contradictory to her lifestyle? Explain why George might have chosen an elaborate funeral for Elena.

2. Why does George feel vindicated for not becoming an American citizen so that he can vote? What does George tell Mike about who runs America?

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

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

5. At the beginning of Part 2, Chapter 1, who is introduced as the main character of the section? Describe this character.

6. 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?

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

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. What happens in Homestead when it is time for the union's contract negotiations to begin at the steel mill? What happens two days before the end of the current contract at the mill?

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

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