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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 is John Joseph?
(a) Mike's son.
(b) Borka's boarder.
(c) Dorta's son.
(d) Francka's son.

2. Why does George have to walk from New York to Pennsylvania?
(a) He is robbed.
(b) He spends most of his money on a party.
(c) He gives most of his money to a fellow immigrant.
(d) He loses the money by gambling.

3. Why has George always been faithful to his wife?
(a) He is deeply religious.
(b) He would lose customers in his business.
(c) He fears he would be deported.
(d) An opportunity for infidelity has never arisen.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How much money does the bank need for the principal on George's mortgage?

2. How much does Dobrejcak earn an hour?

3. What does George do during the summer to provide food for his family?

4. How does George help Zuska?

5. In what year does George Kracha come to America?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Dorta rent a house the very next day after the conversation with George, Andrej, and her husband? What does this say about Dorta's business skills?

3. 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?

4. 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?

5. 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?

6. 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?

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

8. At first, how successful is George in the butcher shop? What positive changes in George and Elena's lifestyle have come about as a result of his business?

9. What happens when Zuska walks into George's butcher shop? What does George do while Zuska is there that foreshadows a possible problem for his business?

10. 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?

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