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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. Where does Jurgis go to look for work?

2. Who tries to convince Jurgis Ona is fine?

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

4. What kind of job do the kids get?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is the narrator of the novel?

2. Why does Jurgis beat up Conner?

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

4. What is one of the ways the slaughterhouse bosses cheat the men out of money?

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

6. Who does Marija fall in love with?

7. Why are the sausages the family eats not helping their nutrition?

8. What does Jurgis think about his act of beating up Conner?

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

10. What causes Marija to lose her job again?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The idea of the union seems to be a good one for the workers, but does it ever help the workers? How? Why do you think the union fails in some of their efforts? Why do you think Jurgis ignores the call to strike? In today's world, unions seem to do more good, but do you think they are helpful to workers? Why or why not? In what ways can they harm the working environment?

Essay Topic 2

The novel "The Jungle" wasn't just praised for its writing style, it was also a book that really changed the way the meatpacking industry worked. What do you think the book was so successful in spreading its message? What shocked you most about this book? In what way has your view of your diet changed, if any?

Essay Topic 3

The idea of not being able to speak English is one that hurts Jurgis and his family in the beginning of their time in the US. Describe three situations in which knowing English would have helped Jurgis and his family. What are some ways that the packing plant owners took advantage of the workers because of the language barrier? Do you think it was fair of the packers to take advantage of the workers? Why or why not?

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