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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the first thing a miner does when he comes up from the mine?
(a) Goes home to bathe.
(b) Strips off his shirt and wipes his face.
(c) Gargles water to get the coal dust out of his nose and mouth.
(d) Drinks large quantities of water.

2. What did Mr. Brooker do while grumbling that it was "women's work?"
(a) Shop for groceries and mend curtains.
(b) Clean the bathrooms and cook oatmeal for dinner.
(c) Watch the television in the middle of the day.
(d) Peel potatoes and clean house.

3. 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.

4. What was one "perk" given to miners that was actually off-set by transportation costs?
(a) Reduced cost of the coal for their houses.
(b) Bonus for meeting coal goals.
(c) Free tool sharpening.
(d) Bonus for on-time work.

5. What famous line came from Greenwood's play "Love on the Dole?"
(a) "Oh God, let me die!"
(b) "Oh God, send me some work!"
(c) "Oh God, why have y ou done this to me?"
(d) "Oh, God, let me get out of here!"

Short Answer Questions

1. To what man did Orwell compare the coal miner?

2. What did many of the old timers believe about miners washing their legs?

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

4. How did unemployment affect the life of the married man?

5. How was the coal miner getter paid?

(see the answer key)

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