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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What creature did Orwell see a surprising abundance of in the coal mine?
(a) Rats.
(b) Mice.
(c) Moles.
(d) Bats.

2. Why did Orwell believe it was not possible to have a trade union of middle class workers?
(a) During union meetings, middle class men would want to talk rather than make deicsion.
(b) During a strike, middle class men would move to another community.
(c) During picketing, middle class men would get lunch brought to them by their wives.
(d) At times of strike, middle class men would be nagged by their families to go to work.

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

4. Who did Orwell go to hear speak while he was in Sheffield?
(a) A town hall meeting.
(b) A lecture by a clergyman.
(c) A movie.
(d) A play.

5. When the Corporation cleaned out the slums and moved its occupants, where did it build housing for them?
(a) Below ground.
(b) Far away from the tenants' employment.
(c) In the center of town.
(d) On top of pre-existing housing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first thing a miner does when he comes up from the mine?

2. How long were the fillers on the job during their shifts?

3. What phrases have alienated people from Socialism, according to Orwell?

4. What is a "blind back?"

5. What did Orwell believe was the deeper implications of Socialism?

(see the answer key)

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