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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Jurgis think the system of meatpacking is so efficient?
(a) Because of the workers
(b) Because it uses every part of the pig
(c) Because it is so fast
(d) Because of the machines

3. Who is also going to have to go to work, besides Ona?
(a) Stanislovas
(b) Jack
(c) Antanas
(d) Marija

4. What barrier does not stand in the way of Jurgis getting a job?
(a) The ethnic barrier
(b) His looks
(c) The language barrier
(d) His inexperience

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is another word for 'consumption'?

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

4. Who ignores the carcasses that pass by unchecked on the conveyor belt?

5. Where does Jurgis go to look for work?

(see the answer key)

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