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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The bosses at the slaughterhouses cheat the men by ________ their hours of work.
(a) Rounding down
(b) Ignoring
(c) Increasing
(d) Eliminating all of

3. Why does Jurgis get his job back in the first place?
(a) He begs
(b) The union helps him
(c) The man in his position died
(d) The boss throws out the replacement worker

4. Who is the leader of the Democratic party?
(a) Conner
(b) Thompson
(c) Jurgis
(d) Mike Scully

5. What is another name for Chicago?
(a) Dirty Town
(b) Depression Central
(c) Packingtown
(d) Slaughter City

Short Answer Questions

1. What is another fee the family learns they need to pay on their home?

2. What kinds of cows are killed, which upsets Jurgis as he works?

3. What is the name of the collective group of businesses in Chicago?

4. Where is the wedding reception being held?

5. What does the family find out about their home?

(see the answer key)

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