Short Answer Questions
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Why does Jim Nolan's lack of family ties make him a good candidate for Party membership?
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What kind of personal sacrifices will be required of Jim as a Party Member?
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Why does Jim think joining the Party is a good idea?
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Describe Mac's personality. What tools does he utilize to be a successful labor organizer?
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Why is Dick so successful at gathering aid and supplies from sympathizers?
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What ultimately happens to Joy's body?
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Why can't the migrant workers leave the Torgas Valley once they realize wages have been cut?
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What happens to Old Dan? How does Mac use that event to mobilize the strike?
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Why is Anderson scared to let the strikers camp on his property? Why does he reluctantly agree to Mac's proposal?
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What kind of person is London? How does Mac win his trust and how does London contribute to sustaining the strike?
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Ultimately, why is Dakin a bad choice for leadership of the strike?
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Doc Burton seems skeptical about the strike and its purpose. Why then do you suppose he assists the strikers in their efforts? What do you think happens to him?
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Describe the strikers' attitude and behavior towards the scabs. Is their treatment of the scabs justifiable? Why or why not?
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Who are the vigilantes and how do they work to undermine the efforts of the strike?
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What does Bolter offer London as a compromise to end the strike? Why does London refuse the offer?According to Mac, why is keeping the men inspired and unified critical to the success of the strike?