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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why are Nye and his friends blacklisted by the local mining company? (from Scene Four – Scene Six)

They refused to work extra shifts during a strike.

They stole coal from the mine to heat their homes.

They challenged working conditions.

They attended secret meetings about forming a union.

2.

Why does Nye struggle to read aloud in school? (from Prologue – Scene Three)

He has a stutter.

He refuses to participate in class.

He has trouble seeing the words.

He dislikes his teacher, Mr. Orchard.

3.

How does Nye first introduce himself to Jennie in the House of Commons bar? (from Scene Seven – Scene Twelve)

He criticizes her speech in Parliament.

He compliments her speech in Parliament.

He asks her to join his political campaign.

He challenges her to a debate.

4.

Why do the other MPs demand that Nye withdraw his comments in Scene Seven? (from Scene Seven – Scene Twelve)

He walks out in the middle of Chamberlain’s speech.

He refuses to stand when addressing the House.

He threatens to punch Neville Chamberlain and Winston Churchill.

He says something factually untrue.

5.

What lesson does Nye’s father, David, teach him about coal mining? (from Scene Thirteen – Scene Sixteen)

That the best miners always work alone and never ask for help.

That a skilled miner can predict the best spot to strike the coal with one blow.

To always work as quickly as possible to get more done.

To avoid looking at the coal face and just keep hacking at it.

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