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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. According to the author, what is the birthright of a Slovak peasant?
2. Who closes the steel mill?
3. What job does George's brother-in-law have in America?
4. At first, how many rooms do George and Elena rent?
5. What does George use all of his money for in this section?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Part 1, Chapter 16, it is noted that George "has always been technically faithful to Elena." Explain.
2. What happens in Homestead when it is time for the union's contract negotiations to begin at the steel mill? What happens two days before the end of the current contract at the mill?
3. Who does George tell about Zuska? What is one explanation for his sharing with another person information about Zuska?
4. What major corporation is formed when Carnegie sells his steel plants to J.P. Morgan? Is this corporation "union friendly"?
5. 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?
6. After reaching New York, how does George manage to travel to Pennsylvania without any money?
7. Describe the mill event that claims Joe Dubik's life. Was it an accident or the result of incompetence? Explain.
8. How does George explain having no money on his arrival to his sister Francka and her husband?
9. 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?
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
Describe the relationship between Mary as an adult and her father. Explore the possibility of role reversal.
Essay Topic 2
Each generation of "immigrant" has his/her own "furnace" to escape. Compare/contrast the furnaces of George, Mary, and Dobie. Just as a furnace forges steel, hard work and effort can forge a better person. Did each generation's "immigrant" become a better person after his/her life experiences in America? Explain in detail.
Essay Topic 3
Discuss how Dorta's realistic approach to life helps her weather life's economic and emotional storms. Give details from at least three events from the story for support.
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