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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 Tighe?
2. In Part 4, Chapter 7, what do mill workers want in regards to their union?
3. Who is Mary baking a birthday cake for in Part 1, Chapter 5?
4. How many boarders live with Mike and Mary?
5. Why does George collect accident compensation?
Short Essay Questions
1. Explain why voting for the Socialist Party would be in line with Mike's concerns about the mill at this point.
2. Where do Mike and Mary move to at the end of Part 2, Chapter 10? What do they have to do to get extra money now that there are no boarders?
3. How does Dobie's private life change during the Depression? What happens in his work life?
4. Describe Mary's life and her children's after Mike's death.
5. What happens with Dobie and Julie's financial situation as a result of no strike and an improving economy?
6. In Chapter 1 of Part 4, which character becomes the third generation's main character of the story line? Describe this character.
7. What is the extent of Dobie's involvement with the union activities at the end of Part 4, Chapter 11 ? Explain.
8. What brings about labor problems at the mill? What does Johnny do as a result of the unrest?
9. At the beginning of Part 2, Chapter 6, what are Mike and Mary doing to make extra money? Who is giving them pointers?
10. Why does George come to live with Mary? Is George's behavior towards Mary that of a loving father?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What does Dobie do after his mother's death that would indicate his loyalty to his family? Give at least three examples and provide details for support.
Essay Topic 2
Mary Kracha is the second generation "immigrant". She marries Mike Dobrecak. Compare/contrast Mary's husband, Mike, and her father, George.
Essay Topic 3
What characteristics does George have which would be valuable in running a successful business? Which characteristics would be a detriment? Explain.
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