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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 are Mike and Mary missing at the end of Part 2, Chapter 10?

2. Who dies at the end of Part 3, Chapter 6?

3. For what party does Mike vote in the election?

4. How does Dobie learn that there will be no steel mill strike?

5. Who breaks the news to Mary about Mike's death?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does George come to live with Mary? Is George's behavior towards Mary that of a loving father?

2. What brings about labor problems at the mill? What does Johnny do as a result of the unrest?

3. When Mary collapses during her pregnancy, she is given instructions by the doctor to rest during the day when "she feels like she need to". What are Mary's responsibilities at this point in the story? What do Mary and Mike decide to do to lighten her responsibilities?

4. At the beginning of Part 2, Chapter 6, what are Mike and Mary doing to make extra money? Who is giving them pointers?

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. Describe Mary's life and her children's after Mike's death.

8. What suggestions do Joe and Dorta have for Mary to take care of her children? Is Dorta's suggestion based on logic or emotion?

9. 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?

10. What is the extent of Dobie's involvement with the union activities at the end of Part 4, Chapter 11 ? Explain.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

What characteristics does George have which would be valuable in running a successful business? Which characteristics would be a detriment? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Compare/contrast Dorta and Elena as wives of first generation immigrants.

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