Industrial Revolution Primary Source

What is the main task John Saville performs in the pit?

• A) Dragging corves

• B) Trapping coal

• C) Opening and shutting the door

• D) Singing in the dark

How does Sarah Gooder feel about her work as a trapper?

• A) Excited

• B) Scared

• C) Indifferent

• D) Relaxed

According to Ann Eggley, why do girls work in the pit?

• A) They enjoy the hard work

• B) There are no other job options

• C) They want to impress their fathers

• D) It's a temporary arrangement

What does Ann Eggley find challenging about her work?

• A) Dragging heavy corves

• B) Working in the dark

• C) Standing against the door

• D) Singing without light

How long has Ann Eggley been working in the pit?

• A) 7 years

• B) 11 years

• C) 18 years

• D) 12 hours

What happens if John Saville falls asleep again?

• A) He gets a break

• B) A corve runs over his leg

• C) He is praised by the supervisor

• D) He will be squeezed against the door

On which day does Sarah Gooder see daylight?

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• • A) Mondays

  
  

• • B) Sundays

  
  

• • C) she dosent say

  
  

• • D) Fridays

  
  

What is Sarah Gooder's attitude toward singing in the dark?

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• She enjoys it

• She is scared to do it

• She sings loudly

• She sings constantly

How does Ann Eggley describe the physical toll of her work?

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• Sweating constantly

• Enjoying the challenge

• Having no physical strain

• Working only on Saturdays

What does Ann Eggley's father think about girls working in the pit?

• Proud

• Ashamed

• Indifferent

• Excited