US Railway mail service

US Railway mail service

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11th Grade - University

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The Railway Mail Service, established 84 years ago, is responsible for sorting and distributing 90% of all mail as it travels across US cities. Currently, over 3,000 railway post offices are operational, staffed by more than 25,000 full-time clerks.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of all mail is carried by the Railway Mail Service?

50%

70%

90%

100%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many years ago was the Railway Mail Service established?

120 years ago

50 years ago

100 years ago

84 years ago

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of the Railway Mail Service?

To manage railway stations

To transport passengers

To sort and distribute mail

To deliver packages

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many railway post offices are in operation today?

1,000

4,000

2,000

3,000

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many full-time clerks are employed by the Railway Mail Service?

10,000

15,000

25,000

20,000