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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does George need to call a priest?
(a) Elena needs to talk to the priest about her marriage.
(b) George need information about a church member.
(c) Elena is dying.
(d) George wants to confess his infidelity.

2. What is Zuska's occupation ?
(a) Baker.
(b) Dressmaker.
(c) Mill worker.
(d) Maid.

3. What does George do during the summer to provide food for his family?
(a) He takes a second job in a grocery store.
(b) He farms.
(c) He works as a delivery man for an ice company.
(d) He builds furniture.

4. On what day of the week does the United States declare war against Spain?
(a) Saturday.
(b) Sunday.
(c) Wednesday.
(d) Monday.

5. Who does George talk to about his financial situation?
(a) Borka.
(b) Dorta.
(c) Zuska.
(d) A banker.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who votes for the first time in Part 2, Chapter 5?

2. Who is Andy?

3. According to George, who owns everything in the United States?

4. Where does Dobrejcak work?

5. On what day does Zuska get married?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens with Zuska and a boarder that might give George a reason to think that he stands a chance at a relationship with her? How does George approach Zuska about the situation, and what is the outcome between them? What are possible reasons for George having second thoughts?

2. Where is Andrej now working since moving to Homestead? What happens when George, Andrej, and Andrej's foreman meet to talk about a job for George?

3. What does George wish for after Elena's death, and whom does he consult about the situation with his feelings? What is George's half-hearted gesture at being penitent?

4. What two important events happen during November, 1903 to Mike? Why is he becoming increasingly frustrated during the winter of 1903?

5. What major corporation is formed when Carnegie sells his steel plants to J.P. Morgan? Is this corporation "union friendly"?

6. Who does George visit immediately after receiving his first paycheck? What transpires at the meeting?

7. Why does Dorta rent a house the very next day after the conversation with George, Andrej, and her husband? What does this say about Dorta's business skills?

8. After reaching New York, how does George manage to travel to Pennsylvania without any money?

9. Who does George tell about Zuska? What is one explanation for his sharing with another person information about Zuska?

10. In the summer following his marriage to Zuska, what happens to George financially? How does George react to his financial situation? How does George's reaction affect his relationship with Zuska?

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