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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to the unborn calves of the slaughtered cows?
(a) They are raised into adulthood
(b) They are killed too
(c) They are sold
(d) They are taken away

2. What is the name of the place where the pigs are killed?
(a) The killing floor
(b) The killing room
(c) The assembly line
(d) The pickling room

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

4. Who is the narrator of this novel?
(a) Jurgis
(b) Ona
(c) Marija
(d) Sinclair

5. What does the family find out about their home?
(a) It's not new
(b) It's going to be demolished
(c) It's been sold to someone else too
(d) It's not insulated

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Where is the wedding reception being held?

4. Why does Ona want to get a job?

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

(see the answer key)

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