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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 George help Zuska?
2. What is Zuska's occupation ?
3. At first, how many rooms do George and Elena rent?
4. How long has Dobrejcak been in America?
5. What job does George's brother-in-law have in America?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. Who does George visit immediately after receiving his first paycheck? What transpires at the meeting?
3. How is Elena's funeral contradictory to her lifestyle? Explain why George might have chosen an elaborate funeral for Elena.
4. 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?
5. Explain how George's relationship with Zuska affect his business with his customers. Give another reason, aside from his customers, that George's business is probably affected by his relationship.
6. 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?
7. 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?
8. In Part 1, Chapter 16, it is noted that George "has always been technically faithful to Elena." Explain.
9. What happens when Zuska walks into George's butcher shop? What does George do while Zuska is there that foreshadows a possible problem for his business?
10. Where do George and Elena move to after the trouble in Homestead? What is a typical work day at the mill?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss in sequence specific actions that Dobie takes concerning unions that exemplify his tenacity for fighting for his beliefs.
Essay Topic 2
Although George travels thousands of miles for a better life in America, what is he not willing to do in order to be a part of the community? What are some possible reasons for his apathy? How could he benefit by not being apathetic?
Essay Topic 3
At the end of the book, could George be described as a successful man? Support your response with details.
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