Mary Seacole; the British Hotel

The transcript describes the process of building a hotel in Crimea during the 1850s. Initially, there were challenges in sourcing materials, leading to the use of salvaged items like packing crates and driftwood. The hotel was constructed at Caddy Koi with the help of local men. It opened in March 1855, and Alexis Soyer, a French chef, advised on selling food and drink to British soldiers.

What was the main challenge faced by the narrator when gathering materials for the hotel?

• Lack of proper materials

• Weather conditions

• High cost of materials

• Transportation issues

Where was the site chosen for building the hotel?

• Near the British camp at Subasta Pool

• On the outskirts of Caddy Koi

• In the center of Balaclava

• Next to a local market

What unconventional materials were used in the construction of the hotel?

• Plastic and aluminum

• Steel beams and glass

• Packing crates and driftwood

• Bricks and cement

Who was Alexis Soyer and what was his contribution to the British Hotel?

• A Russian diplomat who visited the hotel

• A British officer who funded the hotel

• A French chef who advised on selling food and drink

• A local builder who helped with construction

When was the British Hotel officially opened?

• April 1855

• January 1855

• February 1855

• March 1855