The Jungle Chapters 4-6 Test

Front

What is the legal age for children to be able to work?

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16

Front

What do Jurgis and Antanas have in common about the way they feel about work?

Back

They both do not agree with practices they are seeing after hours.

Front

What is the family afraid of when they actually go to purchase the house?

Back

That it is a rental not a sale agreement.

Front

What happened to the person who used to have Jonas' job?

Back

He got crushed between a truck and wall.

Front

How many years have Jurgis and Ona been together?

Back

2

Front

What is the significance of Jurgis' job in the context of the story?

Back

It highlights the harsh working conditions and exploitation in the meatpacking industry.

Front

How does the family’s financial situation affect their decisions?

Back

Their financial struggles lead them to make risky choices, such as purchasing a house without fully understanding the terms.

Front

What role does the concept of the American Dream play in the story?

Back

It illustrates the disparity between the ideal of success and the harsh realities faced by immigrant families.

Front

What are the main themes explored in Chapters 4-6 of The Jungle?

Back

Exploitation, poverty, and the struggle for survival.

Front

How does Upton Sinclair use symbolism in The Jungle?

Back

He uses the meatpacking industry as a symbol of the corruption and moral decay of society.