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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is another word for 'consumption'?
(a) Influenza
(b) Alcoholism
(c) Beverages
(d) Tuberculosis

3. Who ignores the carcasses that pass by unchecked on the conveyor belt?
(a) Jurgis
(b) The government inspector
(c) The women
(d) Ona

4. What is the other name for a wedding reception, and is traditional for the characters in this story?
(a) Vassail
(b) Wanneid
(c) Rehaja
(d) Veselija

5. What does Jurgis hope for Stanislovas to do?
(a) Get a job
(b) Find a girl
(c) Help more around the house
(d) Go to school

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the character in charge of the wedding?

2. Why does Ona want to get a job?

3. What 'helps' Ona and Jurgis furnish their home?

4. What does Jurgis think works against the American ideal of individuality?

5. Who is also going to have to go to work, besides Ona?

(see the answer key)

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