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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. According to Mikie, what could threaten Dobie's job?
2. What do some of the men do when they lose their jobs?
3. What incident in Pittsburgh upsets Dobie?
4. At the beginning of Part 2, Chapter 6, who gives Mary lessons about running a boarding house?
5. Who does management finally agree to meet with after the rank-and-file workers are ignored?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who comes in from New York for George's funeral? What feelings does Dobie express about living and working in Braddock to Mikie? What does this once again say about Dobie's resolve?
2. What situation leads to Dobie moving back to Pittsburgh? What job does he take? What historic event happens in the country around this time?
3. What brings about labor problems at the mill? What does Johnny do as a result of the unrest?
4. 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?
5. 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.
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 directives does the company give the mill workers on how to vote? Does Mike follow the directives?
8. What is the extent of Dobie's involvement with the union activities at the end of Part 4, Chapter 11 ? Explain.
9. 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?
10. 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?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What specific benefits are realized by each succeeding generation, beginning with George's journey to America?
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
Why is it accurate to assume that George makes decisions based on emotion rather than logic? Discuss two examples for support.
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