The Journey of Sam King and the Windrush Generation

What natural disaster had Jamaica recently recovered from in 1948?

• An earthquake

• A hurricane

• A flood

• A drought

What was the cost of the passage to England on the troop ship?

• 28 pounds, 10 shillings

• 10 pounds, 8 shillings

• 15 pounds, 5 shillings

• 50 pounds, 20 shillings

What did Sam King and other passengers do for a stowaway woman?

• Taught her English

• Helped her hide

• Gave her food

• Paid for her ticket

What was a common concern among the young men on the ship?

• Finding a job

• Learning English

• Getting an education

• Finding a spouse

What did the newsreel of the day say about the Windrush arrivals?

• They were ex-servicemen who served England well

• They were criminals

• They were tourists

• They were refugees

What kind of competitions were held on the ship during the evenings?

• Boxing competitions

• Chess competitions

• Cooking competitions

• Singing competitions

What was one of the main challenges for the new arrivals in Britain?

• Adapting to the weather

• Learning the language

• Getting an education

• Finding accommodation

What position did Sam King eventually hold in London?

• Mayor of the London borough of Southwark

• Member of Parliament

• Chief of Police

• Head of Immigration