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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the only quality associated with hell that was not in the coal mine?
(a) Fire.
(b) Darkness.
(c) Noise.
(d) Foul air.

2. In what positions did Orwell find himself moving through the tunnels in the coal mine?
(a) Bent over, squatting and running.
(b) Bent over, crawling and twisting.
(c) Standing, crawling and moving on his belly.
(d) Bent over, squatting and crawling.

3. Where was Orwell's bed in his room at the Brooker's house?
(a) In the center of the room.
(b) In the right hand corner nearest the door.
(c) Against a dresser.
(d) On the east wall.

4. What did each of the permanent lodgers get for their ten shillings a week rent?
(a) A couch in a living area, a shared bath, and one meal a day.
(b) A bed in the attic and meals that were mostly bread and butter.
(c) A bedroom, a shared bath, and two meals a day.
(d) An attic room, a toilet, and one meal a day.

5. What were "cream crackers?"
(a) Biscuits.
(b) Fried bread.
(c) Potato chips.
(d) Oreos.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Emmie?

2. Who did most of the cooking and laundry at the Brooker house?

3. How did Orwell describe Mrs. Brooker?

4. What creature did Orwell see a surprising abundance of in the coal mine?

5. What kind of shop was attached to the Brooker's boarding house?

(see the answer key)

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