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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who falls in love with the violin player?
(a) Jurgis
(b) Marija
(c) Antanas
(d) Ona

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

3. Where does Jurgis go to look for work?
(a) The farms
(b) The factories
(c) The train station
(d) The stockyards

4. How long does Jurgis have to be out of work?
(a) A few days
(b) A day
(c) He doesn't
(d) At least a month

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is advertising hot meals that ends up causing Jurgis to eventually drink?

2. Where does the family of this novel originate from?

3. What is Marija's new job?

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

5. Who is the violin player?

(see the answer key)

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