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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. How does Jurgis feel when listening to this speech?

2. What happens to cause Jurgis to lose his job?

3. What does Jurgis have to do to get money?

4. Why is Jurgis turned down for the job in #111?

5. Who is a lousy beggar?

Short Essay Questions

1. After the family is evicted, where do they go to live?

2. What is the stroke of luck that Jurgis happens upon?

3. What is the senator talking about as Jurgis overhears a political meeting?

4. Where does Jurgis next get a job at, that turns out to be a good position?

5. When Jurgis gets out of the hospital, what does he do?

6. Where does the drunk young man take Jurgis?

7. After the speech is over, what does Jurgis do?

8. What does Jurgis learn about Marija's whereabouts?

9. What does Ostrinski tell Jurgis should happen in Chicago?

10. Jurgis happens upon another political meeting. What is the topic this time?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sinclair is also quick to point out how horrible the system of capitalism really is. In what ways does capitalism not work for the characters in the story? Are there any benefits to the capitalist way? How does Jurgis specifically become hurt by the capitalist system? Do you think Sinclair is right? 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

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?

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