1) In a coal mine, what was the job of a hurrier? a) To make sure miners got to work on time b) To hurry people out of the way c) To hurry and cook a curry d) To pull tubs of coal 2) In a coal mine, what was the job of a trapper? a) To open and close the door to let coal tubs through b) To trap rats and mice to stop them eating miners' sandwiches c) To dig the coal out and load up the coal tubs d) Trap any thieves stealing coal 3) What happened as a result of the Report for the Royal Commission into Children's Employment (Mines) being published in 1842? a) An act was passed preventing men from working underground in coal mines b) An act was passed that meant women and children under 12 were to get paid more for working in the mines c) An act was passed that meant firemen had to be present in the mine d) An act was passed that prevented women and children under 12 from working underground in coal mines 4) What is a corfe? a) A large tub for carrying coal b) A long dark tunnel c) A type of bread eaten by miners d) A severe cough caused by coal dust 5) What is a primary source of evidence? a) The Bible b) Something that has been made up c) Information found in a Primary School d) Information recorded at the time it happened 6) What type of evidence is this document? a) A secondary source b) A primary source c) A newspaper d) An old piece of paper 7) When did Queen Victoria come to the throne? a) 1838 b) 1999 c) 1888 d) 1901 e) 2000 f) 1801 8) When did the Huskar Colliery disaster happen? a) 1890 b) 1838 c) 1990 d) 1974 e) 1423 f) 1842 9) Who invented the flame safety lamp? a) Davy Crocket b) David Beckham c) Humphry Davy d) Humphery Crocket e) Humphery Bogart f) Davy Jones 10) Who is this ? a) Mrs Brenchley b) Beyoncé c) Florence Nightingale d) Mary Magdalene 11) Who is this chap? a) Rasputin b) Father Christmas c) Zeus d) Charles Darwin e) Isaac Newton f) Mr Silly 12) How long did this person reign for? a) 63 b) 64 c) 65 d) 66

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