Lyddie Chp 11,12 and 13

Front

What song stays stuck in Lyddie's head in this chapter?

Back

I can't be a slave...

Front

How did Lyddie and the other girls find a way to escape the grasp of the mill?

Back

They read novels like Oliver Twist and the Bible scriptures taped to window frames.

Front

How many looms was Lyddie working?

Back

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Front

Why didn't Lyddie want to see the doctor?

Back

The doctor was too expensive.

Front

What was the real reason the machines were running faster?

Back

The managers were offered prizes to the manager whose girls produced more.

Front

What is the significance of reading novels for Lyddie and the other girls?

Back

It provided them with an escape from their harsh reality and inspired hope.

Front

What does Lyddie's reluctance to see the doctor reveal about her character?

Back

It shows her determination to work hard and her fear of losing her job.

Front

How does Lyddie's work ethic compare to that of her peers?

Back

Lyddie is more driven and focused on earning money than many of her peers.

Front

What role do the managers play in the girls' working conditions?

Back

They impose pressure on the girls to produce more, often at the cost of their well-being.

Front

How does Lyddie's experience in the mill reflect the broader themes of the book?

Back

It highlights issues of labor, women's rights, and the struggle for independence.