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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. How many days does it take George to reach America?

2. Who invites George to visit after he asks for an invitation?

3. Who is Djuro?

4. Who is on the ship that George boards in Bremen?

5. At the beginning of Part 1, Chapter 21, what does George regret about Elena?

Short Essay Questions

1. What two important events happen during November, 1903 to Mike? Why is he becoming increasingly frustrated during the winter of 1903?

2. 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.

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

4. Who confronts George in front of Elena about his relationship with Zuska? How does Elena react? How does George react? How does he "escape" reality?

5. 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?

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

7. 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?

8. 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?

9. What is George Kracha hoping to leave behind when he leaves Hungary for America in 1881?

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

George lies to his sister Francka about being robbed. Explore why George would find it necessary to lie to Francka. Give at least two other instances from the story where George does not trust family members with the truth.

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

Discuss in sequence specific actions that Dobie takes concerning unions that exemplify his tenacity for fighting for his beliefs.

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