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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kinds of cows are killed, which upsets Jurgis as he works?
(a) Pregnant cows
(b) Still alive cows
(c) Defective cows
(d) Sleeping cows

2. Why does Ona want to get a job?
(a) So she can pay off their house
(b) So she can have more children
(c) So she can buy things
(d) So they can get married

3. Who finds Jurgis his first job?
(a) The delicatessen owner
(b) Jack
(c) Antanas
(d) Conner

4. What happened to the man who was in Jurgis' job before?
(a) He was smashed
(b) He was fired
(c) He threatened the boss
(d) He disappeared

5. How do Ona and Jurgis pay for the furnishings they acquire?
(a) They don't
(b) They include the cost in their mortgage
(c) They rent them
(d) They put them on layaway

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the narrator of this novel?

2. What is Marija's job?

3. What is/are the name(s) of Ona's child(ren)?

4. Why does Jurgis think the system of meatpacking is so efficient?

5. Who gets their job back, only to lose it again for speaking up for their rights?

(see the answer key)

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