Scholastic-Day of Disaster

How old was Albert Buckle?

• 14

• 12

• 10

• 8

What was the name of the mine Albert worked in?

• Chicago coal mine

• Cherry Creek

• Trapper Mine

• U.S. Mine

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Where were most mines found during the time Albert was working? Choose all correct answers

• Illinois

• Ohio

• West Virginia

• Virginia

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What time did work start for the coal miners?

• 6:00

• 6:30

• 7:00

• 7:30

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CCSS.1.MD.B.3

How far underground was the Cherry Mine located?

• 1,000

• 100 feet

• 425 feet

• 317 feet

What is released when burning coal? Choose all that are correct.

• heat

• energy

• iron

• steel

What was coal being used for during Albert's time? Choose all that are correct.

• Powering trains

• Fueling ships

• Making iron and steel

• Providing jobs

How many languages did Albert hear in the mine?

• 8

• 2

• 10

• 1

What did they use to pull the coal cars thru the mines?

• Horses

• People

• Electric carts

• Mules

How old did you have to be to work in a mine in Illinois?

• 12

• 16

• 8

• 10