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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jurgis become a part of in response to the action in #40?

2. What 'helps' Ona and Jurgis furnish their home?

3. What happened to the boy Stanislovas with the broken off ears?

4. What is Marija's job?

5. What is another word for 'consumption'?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why can't any people pay off the 'new' houses they have bought?

2. Why is Stanislovas afraid to go out into the snow?

3. What begins to happen to Ona in this chapter?

4. What is the problem when Jurgis shows up for his first day of work?

5. What does Elzbieta's factory do?

6. What is the Lithuanian family in the first chapter traveling to?

7. What does Jurgis begin to do in order to deal with the horrors of his situation?

8. What does Ona suggest she do in order to marry Jurgis more quickly?

9. What is the suspected cause of Elzbieta's child's death?

10. Who is the narrator of the novel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jurgis could be seen as a mythical tragic hero of the story. However, as with all heroes, he has flaws. What are some of Jurgis' flaws? What are some of his strengths? Do you think he is a hero in the end of the story? Why or why not? How does he affect others? Or is his battle an internal one?

Essay Topic 2

The character of Jurgis is the main character of the story, but what does he represent in a larger sense? What are some characteristics that make him easy for a reader to relate to? Why did he leave his homeland to come to the United States? Was this a good idea? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

The title, "The Jungle," is certainly applicable to the story itself. Explain the different ways a jungle relates to the characters, to the setting, and to the events in this story. How is Chicago like a jungle? Do you agree that this title was the best choice? Why or why not?

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