Great Stink/Toilets OTF Comprehension Quiz

Which was NOT a contributing factor to the 1858 sewage crisis in London?

• rapid population growth

• multiple outbreaks of cholera

• a decreased demand for night soil

• the introduction of flush toilets

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The way people disposed of human waste in 19th-century London was dangerous because

• it filled the air with germs.

• it polluted drinking water with deadly bacteria

• the strong odor made people nauseous.

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Which line from “The Great Stink” supports the answer to question 2?

• “Londoners weren’t just disgusted by the stink—they were terrified.” (pp. 18-19)

• “These cesspools were usually 6 feet deep and four feet wide.” (p. 18)

• “Climate change is triggering heavier storms that overload pipes with rainwater.” (p. 20)

• “Poop is crawling with germs that can cause dozens of diseases, including cholera.” (p. 19)

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On page 19, author Allison Friedman writes that flush toilets were “all the rage” and “status symbols.” She means that having a flush toilet

• was wildly popular, showed that you had money, and impressed others.

• lowered your risk of contracting cholera

• required a large amount of water to flush

• made night soil men’s jobs easier.

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The main purpose of “The Great Stink” is to _____________; whereas the main purpose of “Toilets of the Future” is to _____________.

• explain how flush toilets work; educate readers about water-related diseases

• detail a sewage crisis that changed history; spotlight possible solutions to today’s sanitation challenges

• caution readers about the possibility of a new sewage crisis; convince readers to compost

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Which TWO ideas are supported by both “The Great Stink” and “Toilets of the Future” ?

• Human understanding of disease has changed.

• Access to clean water is important.

• Some U.S. towns are running out of water

• Aging sewer systems must be dealt with.

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