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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, Education.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the late 19th century on the frontier, what was a child's formal education considered to be?
(a) Not needed after the age of eight.
(b) Secondary to the needs of the family farm.
(c) Totally unnecessary.
(d) Of the highest priority.

2. In "Air," what was a common misconception about air pollution?
(a) That it attracted business.
(b) That it cured ailments.
(c) That it helped horticulture.
(d) That it created envy in nations overseas.

3. According to the chapter "Work," what was a typical work week in the late 1800s?
(a) Six days.
(b) Four days on, four days off.
(c) Five days.
(d) Seven days.

4. In 1890, what was the ratio of railroad workers to work-related deaths?
(a) 1 out of 360.
(b) 1 out of 600.
(c) 1 out of 1000.
(d) 1 out of 65.

5. How were the prostitution laws enforced in New York City in the late 19th century?
(a) They were ignored entirely.
(b) They were only enforced in certain areas of the city.
(c) Only loosely.
(d) Regularly and vigorously.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before cars, what was the main source of transportation in the late 1800s?

2. In what year was the electric trolley car introduced?

3. What was "swill" milk?

4. Besides the lung irritation, vomiting, and sickness, what other ailment was common to those exposed to air pollution in the late 1800s?

5. According to the chapter "Work," why were children sought after as employees?

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