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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 does George's death affect Dobie and Julie's financial situation?
2. Why is Dobie against company unions?
3. What is provided to the workers by the steel mill on election day?
4. How much money does Mary receive from the accident compensation plan?
5. What does Mary do within one month of Mike's death?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe Mary's life and her children's after Mike's death.
2. What happens after the rank -and-file delegates meet from different lodges? What does the union do to help the bargaining committees? Why is the unions' stance unfair?
3. What happens to George at the end of Part 4, Chapter 10? Explain how this event's aftermath is so typical of George's behavior throughout the book.
4. What brings about labor problems at the mill? What does Johnny do as a result of the unrest?
5. What directives does the company give the mill workers on how to vote? Does Mike follow the directives?
6. How does Dobie's private life change during the Depression? What happens in his work life?
7. Who owns the hotel in East Pittsburgh where Dobie stays? Why is this a good thing for Dobie? How does Dobie make money with his electrical skills?
8. At the beginning of Part 4, Chapter 11, what is happening to unions in steel towns? What does this mean for union workers such as Dobie?
9. What does Julie tell Dobie after the funeral? Why has their financial situation gotten even worse with George's death?
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
Why is it accurate to assume that George makes decisions based on emotion rather than logic? Discuss two examples for support.
Essay Topic 2
Although George travels thousands of miles for a better life in America, what is he not willing to do in order to be a part of the community? What are some possible reasons for his apathy? How could he benefit by not being apathetic?
Essay Topic 3
After Mike's death, Mary is left with four small children. Explore decisions which Mary must make to survive with her children. Does Mary make good decisions? Give details for support.
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