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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. Who is John Joseph?
2. According to George's conversation with Zuska, what is lost in a haystack?
3. What happens at the steel mill that worries George?
4. Who moves to a new brick house on River Street?
5. Who takes over Elena's household duties?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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.
2. 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?
3. Who does George tell about Zuska? What is one explanation for his sharing with another person information about Zuska?
4. At the beginning of Part 2, Chapter 1, who is introduced as the main character of the section? Describe this character.
5. In Part 1, Chapter 16, it is noted that George "has always been technically faithful to Elena." Explain.
6. 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?
7. 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?
8. What major corporation is formed when Carnegie sells his steel plants to J.P. Morgan? Is this corporation "union friendly"?
9. 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?
10. Where does George go to get a mill job after leaving Braddock? As he goes back to work in a mill, a job that he has always disliked, what takes George a long time to get over?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe the relationship between Mary as an adult and her father. Explore the possibility of role reversal.
Essay Topic 2
In your opinion, could "Out of This Furnace" be described as a typical story of all immigrants to America? Why or why not? You may use reference materials for support.
Essay Topic 3
Discuss how Dorta's realistic approach to life helps her weather life's economic and emotional storms. Give details from at least three events from the story for support.
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