The Jungle Quizzes

Think you’ve got your head wrapped around The Jungle? Put your knowledge to the test. Good luck — the Stickman is counting on you!
Q. Who is Tommy Hinds?


He's an Irishman who is trying to kick all the Lithuanians out.
He helps Jurgis get his citizenship.
He's helping to rig elections all over Chicago.
He's a socialist who owns a hotel.
Q. Why does Judge Pat Callahan sentence Jurgis to jail after Jurgis beats Connor to a bloody pulp?


He and Connor are BFFs.
He's not so hot on the Lithuanian presence.
Connor paid him off.
Jurgis insulted his mother.
Q. How do Callahan's sentences change when Jurgis is involved with the election-rigging scheme?


Jurgis is let off with a slap on the wrist.
Nothing changes—didn't you read the book?
Jurgis is penalized even more than before.
Jurgis never makes it to Callahan; he's let off immediately.
Q. What makes Mike Scully such an important human being in Packingtown?


He's the governor of Chicago.
He runs all the meatpacking plants.
He's making the fat stacks and is the richest man in town.
He's got friends in high places.
Q. What important part does Jonas play in the move to America?


He gets everyone ready.
He buys the tickets.
He gets swallowed by a whale.
He brings up the idea of America.