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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jurgis think the system of meatpacking is so efficient?
(a) Because it is so fast
(b) Because it uses every part of the pig
(c) Because of the workers
(d) Because of the machines

2. Who is also going to have to go to work, besides Ona?
(a) Antanas
(b) Jack
(c) Stanislovas
(d) Marija

3. What does Jurgis do as Ona is dying?
(a) Pleads with God
(b) Tries to revive her
(c) Takes her hand
(d) Shakes her

4. What is Marija's job?
(a) Painting cans
(b) Killing pigs
(c) Sewing clothes
(d) Making sausages

5. Who does Jurgis find to help with Ona's pregnancy?
(a) A midwife
(b) A woman with many children
(c) A doctor
(d) No one

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ona give birth to?

2. Why does Ona want to get a job?

3. What happened to the boy Stanislovas with the broken off ears?

4. Who begins to develop a cough like the one that killed Jurgis' father?

5. What is another name for Chicago?

(see the answer key)

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