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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Orwell say the fillers looked like?
(a) Hammered iron statues.
(b) Hammered metal sculpture.
(c) Wooden soldiers.
(d) Slaves in Egypt.

2. What did Old Jack say every night when he went to bed?
(a) "Tomorrow's comin'."
(b) "Till the morrow!"
(c) "Good night, boys!"
(d) "Sleep warm, then."

3. What creature did Orwell see a surprising abundance of in the coal mine?
(a) Moles.
(b) Rats.
(c) Mice.
(d) Bats.

4. What kind of shop was attached to the Brooker's boarding house?
(a) A smoke shop.
(b) A small grocery.
(c) A women's dress shop.
(d) A tripe shop.

5. At what point did Orwell leave the Brooker's boarding house?
(a) When all of his belongings were stolen.
(b) When he had enough of the other men sharing his room.
(c) When his wallet was stolen.
(d) When he found there was a full chamber pot under the breakfast table.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the only quality associated with hell that was not in the coal mine?

2. Who was Emmie?

3. Where was Orwell's bed in his room at the Brooker's house?

4. For what did the Brookers purchase insurance policies?

5. How many tons of coal were moved on the conveyor belt every minute?

(see the answer key)

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