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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 decide to begin volunteering?
2. What does Jurgis do when there is a strike at his yard?
3. What is the term socialists use for each other?
4. What does Jurgis do with the money the children bring home?
5. Who begins to drink and gamble heavily?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the senator talking about as Jurgis overhears a political meeting?
2. What caused little Antanas' death?
3. What is the impassioned speech actually talking about in this chapter?
4. Where does Jurgis finally find the job that makes him happy, though he does not hold onto it for long?
5. Is Jurgis successful in getting the rest of the family converted to socialism?
6. What is the stroke of luck that Jurgis happens upon?
7. Why was Jurgis released from prison later than he thought would be?
8. Where does Jurgis next get a job at, that turns out to be a good position?
9. How far away is Jurgis' new job?
10. What does Ostrinski tell Jurgis should happen in Chicago?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Jurgis has a motto of "I will work harder." Does this attitude ever help Jurgis? Describe how. List at least two situations in which this positive attitude does not help Jurgis? Do you think this is a good motto to live by? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
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?
Essay Topic 3
Sinclair makes it pretty clear in the text the he feels socialism is the answer to the world's problems. Did you think Sinclair's arguments were convincing? Why or why not? How does socialism help Jurgis in this story?
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