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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a snap can?
(a) A can of sardines strapped onto a belt for lunch.
(b) A can with medical supplies.
(c) A cold can of iced tea.
(d) A lunch can that is strapped onto a belt.

2. Why did Orwell think the upper-middle class were drawn to India, Kenya and Nigeria?
(a) Because they could pretend to live the life of gentlemen.
(b) Because they were considered royalty in those countries.
(c) Because they could effect social change.
(d) Because they were unable to speak the language and were considered intelligent.

3. What was offered a very few of the miners in the better built mines?
(a) A hot meal.
(b) A check cashing facility.
(c) A pithead bath.
(d) A quart of water.

4. Who did Orwell go to hear speak while he was in Sheffield?
(a) A play.
(b) A lecture by a clergyman.
(c) A movie.
(d) A town hall meeting.

5. What is a "gob fire?"
(a) A coal fire.
(b) A spontaneous heat problem.
(c) A spontaneously generating fire.
(d) A cigarette fire.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did miners tell Orwell about why they ate less than he did at a meal?

2. What did Orwell cite as a reason class hatred seemed to be diminishing in the late 1930's?

3. How was the coal miner getter paid?

4. In 1918, what was the general feeling throughout England?

5. What is the first thing a miner does when he comes up from the mine?

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