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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Orwell say was the distinguishing mark of the upper-middle class before the war in England?
(a) It allowed no other people in its ranks.
(b) It believed in the power of money and education.
(c) It was known for its gluttony.
(d) It consisted of mainly military, official and professional people.

2. What did Orwell find hopeful about the unemployed men he met?
(a) They continued to exerecise in case work should come available in the mines.
(b) They relied on each other for food and money.
(c) They had not gone to pieces spiritually.
(d) They could talk about their experiences and learn from them.

3. What common feeling was shared by all of the different factions of the middle class in England?
(a) Kindness.
(b) Confusion.
(c) Hatred.
(d) Understanding.

4. What were the occupational centers of the thirties?
(a) Places men could go to receive testing and training.
(b) Places men could go to start new careers as professionals.
(c) Places men could go to watch television in peace and quiet.
(d) Places men could go to learn carpentry, boot making and other skills.

5. How did Orwell come to understand the discrepancies in pay for miners?
(a) By interviewing miners.
(b) By studing pay checks and bank accounts.
(c) By working with the payroll departments.
(d) By listening to talk around the lunch table.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Orwell reference "Punch" in his discussion of class?

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

3. What four words did Orwell discuss in detail as the reason for class distinctions?

4. How long was Orwell a member of the Indian Police?

5. What is a "dataller?"

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