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Factory Working Conditions

Authored by Andrew Downing

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9th Grade

Factory Working Conditions
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the text in Document #1 describe the physical look of the workers leaving the cotton mills?

Strong and muscular, with healthy complexions

Thin, pale, with skinny limbs, bowed legs, and an overall unhealthy appearance

Tall and well-fed, with upright posture

Short but strong, with thick hair and broad shoulders

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Document #1 say about the effect of factory work on children?

It helps them grow stronger by building muscle

It has no impact on their growth or posture

It harms their growth by bending their bodies, curving their legs, and lowering their height

It makes them more resistant to illness

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do many workers end up with flat feet according to Document #1?

Because they wear shoes that are too small

Because they stand in one place for too long

Because they do not get enough sleep

Because their feet swell due to poor circulation

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are the workers’ legs and spines affected by factory labor?

They grow stronger from repeated physical movement

They remain unaffected by long work hours

They become bowed and curved, causing some workers to walk with a limp

They become more flexible over time

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What reasons does the text in Document #1 give for the workers’ overall unhealthy features?

Long hours in the factory, poor food, and staying in one position for too long

Lack of access to fresh air and sunlight only

Too much physical exercise outside of work

Exposure to cold temperatures inside the factory

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were Betty Harris's working hours in the colliery?

8 AM to 8 PM

6 AM to 6 PM

5 AM to 5 PM

7 AM to 7 PM

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Betty Harris have for dinner during her workday?

Meat and potatoes

Soup and bread

Bread and butter

Cheese and fruit

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