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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What point was Orwell making in his explanation of the coal miner's pay?
(a) They are actually paid very little.
(b) They are actually well paid.
(c) They are paid more than the mayor of the town.
(d) They are paid the same as any other laborer.

2. When a miner comes up from the pit, why does he appear to be pale?
(a) Because of the foul air he has been breathing.
(b) Because he has not been in the sun.
(c) Because he is exhausted.
(d) Because he is thirsty.

3. How did Orwell react to the train moving into the countryside?
(a) He was sad to be leaving his home.
(b) He was happy to be out of the dark and dirty city.
(c) He was happy to be seeing his family again.
(d) He was confused as to where the train was headed.

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

5. What was done with the unusable shale inside of the mines?
(a) It was left in the mine in empty mine shafts.
(b) It was added to the coal and processed.
(c) It was taken away by large trucks and brought to lakes and rivers.
(d) It was brought to the surface and dumped into "dirt-heaps."

Short Answer Questions

1. What author accused miners of gluttony?

2. Who were the fillers?

3. How did Orwell describe the meals at the Brooker's house?

4. What physical attributes did the fillers share?

5. What is nystagmus?

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