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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. At the beginning of Part 2, Chapter 1, what year is it?
(a) 1895.
(b) 1903.
(c) 1915.
(d) 1900.

2. Who is in control of the steel mills immediately following the arrival of a General with troops?
(a) The union men.
(b) Frick.
(c) Carnegie.
(d) Pinkerton guards.

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

4. How long has Dobrejcak been in America?
(a) Five years.
(b) Twenty years.
(c) Eleven years.
(d) One year.

5. What happens to Joe after he is taken to Pittsburgh?
(a) He is beaten up by thugs.
(b) He is murdered.
(c) He dies.
(d) He is accused of a crime.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the author of Out of This Furnace?

2. Who does George visit to talk to about his regrets?

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

4. Who is Frick's partner and the owner of the steel mill?

5. On what day of the week does the United States declare war against Spain?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. 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?

5. 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?

6. 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.

7. What reason does George give Zuska for why he walked from New York to Pennsylvania after he arrived in America? Give two possible reasons for his dishonesty.

8. What happens with Zuska and a boarder that might give George a reason to think that he stands a chance at a relationship with her? How does George approach Zuska about the situation, and what is the outcome between them? What are possible reasons for George having second thoughts?

9. 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?

10. Who does George visit immediately after receiving his first paycheck? What transpires at the meeting?

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