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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 show little interest in politics?
(a) He defected to this country.
(b) He cannot read.
(c) He is a poor man.
(d) He cannot vote.

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

3. Who receives an apology from Elena?
(a) Dorta.
(b) Francka.
(c) Zuska.
(d) George.

4. According to the author, what is the birthright of a Slovak peasant?
(a) Freedom to worship.
(b) Endless poverty and oppression.
(c) A paycheck and family.
(d) A job and house.

5. As soon as George receives his first pay, what does he do?
(a) He visits Dobrejcaik.
(b) He quits his job.
(c) He visits Dubik.
(d) He gets drunk.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Part 1, Chapter 1, what usually happens to immigrants when they arrive in America?

2. Why does George need to call a priest?

3. In what year does George buy his new business?

4. What happens to Joe after he is taken to Pittsburgh?

5. At the beginning of Part 2, Chapter 1, what year is it?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does George feel vindicated for not becoming an American citizen so that he can vote? What does George tell Mike about who runs America?

3. In Part 1, Chapter 16, it is noted that George "has always been technically faithful to Elena." Explain.

4. What reason does George give Zuska for why he walked from New York to Pennsylvania after he arrived in America? Give two possible reasons for his dishonesty.

5. How is Elena's funeral contradictory to her lifestyle? Explain why George might have chosen an elaborate funeral for Elena.

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

7. What business is George considering buying? What are his plans for the shop? Is his business plan logical? What could be a possible obstacle to George being successful?

8. What is so special about the Dexter's home where Mary Kracha works? How does the Dexter's house come up in a conversation between Mike and Mary? Ultimately, what happens to Mike and Mary's relationship?

9. 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?

10. At first, how successful is George in the butcher shop? What positive changes in George and Elena's lifestyle have come about as a result of his business?

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