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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. From what country does George Kracha immigrate?
2. Why are the workers evicted from their homes?
3. According to George, who owns everything in the United States?
4. Who takes over Elena's household duties?
5. To whom does Carnegie sell his steel plants?
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. After reaching New York, how does George manage to travel to Pennsylvania without any money?
3. 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?
4. 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?
5. 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?
6. In Part 1, Chapter 16, it is noted that George "has always been technically faithful to Elena." Explain.
7. 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?
8. Who does George tell about Zuska? What is one explanation for his sharing with another person information about Zuska?
9. 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?
10. 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?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Compare/contrast Dorta and Elena as wives of first generation immigrants.
Essay Topic 2
At the end of the book, could George be described as a successful man? Support your response with details.
Essay Topic 3
Each generation of "immigrant" has his/her own "furnace" to escape. Compare/contrast the furnaces of George, Mary, and Dobie. Just as a furnace forges steel, hard work and effort can forge a better person. Did each generation's "immigrant" become a better person after his/her life experiences in America? Explain in detail.
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