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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Marija's wages?
(a) They are cut in half
(b) They are doubled
(c) They include bonuses
(d) They are garnished

2. Who gets a horrible case of frostbite?
(a) Jonas
(b) Antanas
(c) Stanislovas
(d) Jurgis

3. Why does Jurgis sell his vote?
(a) To upset the system
(b) To feed his family
(c) To get money to drink
(d) To buy his house

4. What does the family find out about their home?
(a) It's not new
(b) It's been sold to someone else too
(c) It's not insulated
(d) It's going to be demolished

5. What is the reason Antanas can not find work?
(a) He isn't a strong man
(b) He complains too often
(c) He can't speak English
(d) He is considered to be too old

Short Answer Questions

1. What is another name for Chicago?

2. What happens when a steer gets loose at Jurgis' work?

3. Why does Jurgis think the system of meatpacking is so efficient?

4. Who ignores the carcasses that pass by unchecked on the conveyor belt?

5. Who falls in love with the violin player?

(see the answer key)

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