Lowell National Historical Park Quiz

What was the primary product manufactured by the Boot Cotton Mills?

• Linen fabric

• Silk garments

• Cotton cloth

• Woolen cloth

Who was Lucy Larkin and what was her initial perception of working in the mills?

• A factory owner who loved the machinery

• A writer who enjoyed the mechanical work

• A young girl who saw millwork as an adventure

• A teacher who disliked the noise

What was a requirement for young women working in the mills in Lowell?

• They had to work without any breaks

• They had to live in company-built housing

• They had to work only during the night

• They had to pay for their own accommodation

What was the Lowell Offering?

• A type of cotton cloth produced in Lowell

• A magazine with poems, essays, and stories

• A type of machinery used in the mills

• A festival celebrated by the mill workers

How did Lucy Larkin feel about the machinery in the mills?

• She enjoyed the noise it made

• She found it unsettling and overwhelming

• She was indifferent to it

• She found it fascinating and engaging