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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Orwell believe the return trip through the tunnels was worse than the initial one?
(a) Because he was forced to move very quickly.
(b) Because he was terribly hungry.
(c) Because he was going slightly uphill on the return.
(d) Because he was alone in the dark.

2. When they had something to eat, what did the fillers consume?
(a) A large sandwich and pickles, and a bottle of cold tea.
(b) A large pan of hot cereal and a bottle of cold tea.
(c) A hunk of meat and gravy, and a bottle of cold tea.
(d) A hunk of bread and drippings, and a bottle of cold tea.

3. What author accused miners of gluttony?
(a) Rev. W. R. Inge.
(b) Rev. W. S. Bellows.
(c) Rev. B.W. Smith.
(d) Rev. W.D. Acres.

4. 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 is exhausted.
(c) Because he has not been in the sun.
(d) Because he is thirsty.

5. How did Orwell describe Mrs. Brooker?
(a) A jolly, industrious woman.
(b) An overweight, jolly woman.
(c) A beautiful, tall seductress.
(d) An anxious faced, obese invalid.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the average distance between the pit bottom to the coal face?

2. What was the major difference between a mile above ground and a mile in the pit bottom?

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

4. With what phrase did all of Mrs. Brooker's complaints end?

5. How many people shared the bedroom in which Orwell slept at the Brookers?

(see the answer key)

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