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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. Who has had to give up her dream of marriage?

2. What does Ona suddenly suffer from?

3. How long does Jurgis have to be out of work?

4. Who is the narrator of this novel?

5. What does Jurgis understand for the first time as part of the union?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Elzbieta's factory do?

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

3. Which character could be described as young, strong, and full of optimism?

4. Who does Marija fall in love with?

5. Why can't Jurgis' father find work?

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

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

8. Why is it not a big problem for Jurgis to find work, even though he can't speak English?

9. What happens at Marija's job at the beef trimming factory?

10. What holiday occurs during the time that Jurgis is in jail?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The depressing surroundings are horrendous to live in as the family begins to find work in Chicago. Describe this setting and why it's so deplorable. How does the house affect the family? What are some things that occur as a result of the living conditions? Should this house have been inhabited by people? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

The women in "The Jungle" seem to be relegated to natural female roles, like mothering and holding simple jobs. What do you think this says about Sinclar's views of women? Does he believe all women are weak? Why or why not? What does Sinclair seem to say about Marija when she ends up being addicted to morphine and working as a prostitute?

Essay Topic 3

In the end, Jurgis is left with no one. What does this say about the American dream? What do you think will happen to Jurgis next? Do you think his future will be a happy one? Why or why not? Do you think the ending is a happy one? Why or why not?

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