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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Where does the family of this novel originate from?
(a) Russia
(b) Lithuania
(c) Armenia
(d) The United States

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Ona want to marry?

2. How do Ona and Jurgis pay for the furnishings they acquire?

3. What barrier does not stand in the way of Jurgis getting a job?

4. What makes the family realize they will need to make more money?

5. What is the name of the place where the pigs are killed?

(see the answer key)

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