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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who was Emmie?
(a) The neighbor who complained bitterly about the Brookers.
(b) The fiance of a son living in London.
(c) Orwell's sister.
(d) The maid hired to come in weekly.

3. Who was Mr. Reilly?
(a) One of Orwell's roommate who was war veteran.
(b) One of Orwell's friends in London.
(c) One of Orwell's colleagues from college.
(d) One of Orwell's roommates who was a mechanic at the mine.

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. Why did men chew tobacco in the mines?
(a) It was medicinal.
(b) It was a stimulant.
(c) It was a deterrent to thirst.
(d) It was good for headaches.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What did Orwell say the fillers looked like?

5. What is "traveling?"

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