Evidence in The Jungle Excerpt

What is the primary claim made in the excerpt about the meatpacking industry in Packingtown?

• The meatpacking industry is highly efficient and waste-free.

• The meatpacking industry uses questionable practices to handle spoiled meat.

• The meatpacking industry prioritizes the health and safety of its workers.

• The meatpacking industry is a model of cleanliness and hygiene.

Which piece of evidence from the excerpt best supports the claim that the meatpacking industry uses deceptive practices?

• "The family had a first-hand knowledge of the great majority of Packingtown swindles."

• "There was never the least attention paid to what was cut up for sausage."

• "There was no place for the men to wash their hands before they ate their dinner."

• "The packers were always originating such schemes."

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

How does the author use the description of the "thirty per cent" process to support the claim about the meatpacking industry's practices?

• It shows the industry's commitment to quality control.

• It highlights the industry's innovative use of technology.

• It illustrates the lengths to which the industry will go to disguise spoiled meat.

• It demonstrates the industry's focus on customer satisfaction.

What reasoning does the author provide to explain why spoiled meat is still used in the production process?

• The meat is too expensive to waste.

• The industry lacks proper storage facilities.

• The industry prioritizes profit over safety.

• The workers are not trained to identify spoiled meat.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which evidence from the text best supports the claim that the meatpacking industry is indifferent to hygiene?

• "There would be meat stored in great piles in rooms; and the water from leaky roofs would drip over it."

• "They would die, and then rats, bread, and meat would go into the hoppers together."

• "There was no place for the men to wash their hands before they ate their dinner."

• "The packers were always originating such schemes."

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Analyze how the author uses the description of "boneless hams" to support the claim about the industry's deceptive practices.

• It shows the industry's creativity in product development.

• It reveals the industry's ability to repurpose waste into sellable products.

• It demonstrates the industry's commitment to reducing waste.

• It highlights the industry's focus on customer satisfaction.

What is the significance of the phrase "use everything of the pig except the squeal" in the context of the excerpt?

• It emphasizes the industry's efficiency in using all parts of the animal.

• It sarcastically highlights the industry's disregard for quality and safety.

• It praises the industry's innovative practices.

• It suggests the industry's commitment to sustainability.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Evaluate the effectiveness of the author's use of vivid imagery in conveying the conditions of the meatpacking industry.

• The imagery is ineffective because it exaggerates the conditions.

• The imagery is effective because it creates a strong emotional response.

• The imagery is ineffective because it lacks detail.

• The imagery is effective because it provides a clear and factual account.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How does the author use the description of the "smoked" sausage process to support the claim about the industry's practices?

• It shows the industry's dedication to traditional methods.

• It illustrates the industry's use of chemicals to cut costs.

• It highlights the industry's focus on flavor enhancement.

• It demonstrates the industry's commitment to quality.

What conclusion can be drawn about the meatpacking industry's priorities based on the evidence provided in the excerpt?

• The industry prioritizes innovation and efficiency.

• The industry prioritizes profit over consumer safety and quality.

• The industry prioritizes worker safety and hygiene.

• The industry prioritizes environmental sustainability.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2