WW1 Munitions worker - part 1

The transcript describes a worker's experience in munitions production during wartime. It highlights the pride in contributing to the war effort, the demanding shift changes, and the health effects of working with explosives. The worker details the transition from 8-hour shifts to longer hours, including 18-hour weekend shifts, and the production of 130,000 shells weekly. Despite health issues like skin discoloration and rashes, the workers remain committed to their roles.

What motivates the narrator to work with explosives?

• A desire to support their husband at the front

• A need for financial stability

• A passion for chemistry

• A family tradition in munitions

How did the work schedule change for the narrator?

• From 8-hour shifts to 12-hour shifts

• From 12-hour shifts to 14-hour shifts

• From 8-hour shifts to 10-hour shifts

• From 10-hour shifts to 12-hour shifts

What was the duration of the weekend shifts?

• 12 hours

• 20 hours

• 16 hours

• 18 hours

What is the weekly output of filled shells mentioned by the narrator?

• 130,000 shells

• 120,000 shells

• 100,000 shells

• 150,000 shells

What physical effect does working with explosives have on the workers?

• Hair loss

• Vision problems

• Hearing loss

• Skin turning yellow