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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10, 11, and 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Saintsbury say about unemployment insurance?
(a) It was simply "a manifestation of the ignorance of capitalism."
(b) It was simply "contributing to the poverty of the entire nation."
(c) It was simply "woefully inadequate to deal with the problem."
(d) It was simply "contributing to the support of lazy ne'er-do-wells."

2. What was the number of people underfed in England based on Orwell's calculations?
(a) Over ten million.
(b) Over eleven million.
(c) Under seven million.
(d) Over twenty million.

3. Where was Orwell's bed in his room at the Brooker's house?
(a) On the east wall.
(b) Against a dresser.
(c) In the right hand corner nearest the door.
(d) In the center of the room.

4. How long were the fillers on the job during their shifts?
(a) Seven and a half hours with no break.
(b) Eight hours with half an hour for lunch.
(c) Seven hours with two twenty minute breaks.
(d) Six hours with no benefits.

5. What was the most obvious sign of malnourishment in the families of the unemployed men?
(a) Bad eyesight.
(b) Bad speech.
(c) Bad teeth.
(d) Bad hearing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a "gob fire?"

2. What book did Orwell write telling of his experiences in London with the unemployed street people?

3. At what time of year does the coal industry slack off?

4. Who was the typical Socialist of the late 1930's in England?

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

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