Understanding Inventions and Historical Contexts

The video humorously explores various aspects of Victorian life, including peculiar names, inventive pitches in a Dragon's Den-style setting, common scams of the era, the Necropolis Railway for transporting the deceased, and a factory owner's undercover experience to understand worker conditions. It highlights the creativity and challenges of the Victorian era with a comedic twist.

What was the reason the children with unusual names were not answering the register?

• They were playing a prank

• They were off sick

• They were in another class

• They were late

Which invention did Mr. Nathaniel Twonk present to the dragons?

• Vacuum cleaner

• Electric light bulb

• Automatic potato harvester

• Automatic bottle washer

What was the reaction of the dragons to the vacuum cleaner invention?

• They were impressed

• They laughed

• They were confused

• They ignored it

What is the Shivering Dodge scam?

• Pretending to be lost

• Pretending to be sick

• Pretending to be cold

• Pretending to be injured

What should you avoid when performing the bread scam?

• Nicking bread off a swan

• Taking bread from a bakery

• Eating bread left out for the birds

• Asking for bread from strangers

What was the purpose of the Necropolis Railway?

• To transport people to work

• To transport animals

• To transport the dead to cemeteries outside the city

• To transport goods

What class ticket did the woman buy for her husband on the Necropolis Railway?

• First class

• No class

• Third class

• Second class

Why did Titus Salt disguise himself as a worker?

• To understand the working conditions of his employees

• To test new machinery

• To spy on his competitors

• To find new workers

What did Titus Salt decide to build for his workers?

• A new railway

• A new school

• A new factory

• A new village with better living conditions

What was the main benefit Titus Salt saw in improving living conditions for his workers?

• Increased loyalty

• Better productivity

• More innovation

• Reduced costs