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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. What political party does Mike's candidate represent?
2. What event is causing economic conditions to worsen in the factories and mills?
3. Who gets a job selling papers two years after Mike's death?
4. With how many children has Mike left Mary?
5. Which candidate is Mike's choice in the election?
Short Essay Questions
1. What happens with Dobie and Julie's financial situation as a result of no strike and an improving economy?
2. What brings about labor problems at the mill? What does Johnny do as a result of the unrest?
3. What is the extent of Dobie's involvement with the union activities at the end of Part 4, Chapter 11 ? Explain.
4. What does the company remind the workers of during mid-term elections? What is the name of the candidate that Mike votes for in the election? What could happen as a result of Mike's choice?
5. What directives does the company give the mill workers on how to vote? Does Mike follow the directives?
6. What does Julie tell Dobie after the funeral? Why has their financial situation gotten even worse with George's death?
7. Why does George come to live with Mary? Is George's behavior towards Mary that of a loving father?
8. 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?
9. In Chapter 1 of Part 4, which character becomes the third generation's main character of the story line? Describe this character.
10. At the beginning of Part 2, Chapter 11, what ongoing crisis is taking place in Mike and Mary's household? What do Mike and Mary not agree on as a resolution to their problem?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Just as each generation of immigrant does not remain static, the mill's work environment changes as well. Explore the metaphor between each generation of immigrant and the work environment. What does each immigrant contribute to the growth of the mill?
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
Dobie represents the third generation immigrant. Describe Dobie's childhood after his father's death. What characteristics are "forged" in Dobie from his childhood experiences that will hold him in good stead as a man?
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