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Quiz for Primary Source 20.2: Living Conditions of the Working Classes

Question

1. How did Dr. Bluemner explain the low standards of cleanliness he observed among the lower classes?

Poor women were too lazy to bother with household chores.

The poor were ignorant of the importance of cleanliness.

The poor were naturally inclined to be dirty.

Poor women lacked the time and means to keep their children and their living quarters clean.

Correct. The answer is d. Dr. Bluemner described the heavy burdens placed on poor women—burdens that prevented them from focusing on domestic chores.

Incorrect. The answer is d. Dr. Bluemner described the heavy burdens placed on poor women—burdens that prevented them from focusing on domestic chores.

Question

2. Which of these did Dr. Kalckstein link to the poor health of the lower classes?

A lack of interest in basic hygiene among the lower classes

The general immorality of the lower classes

Cramped and poorly ventilated housing

The public policies of city officials

Correct. The answer is c. In describing the poor housing conditions endured by the lower classes, Dr. Kalckstein made particular note of the negative impact on children.

Incorrect. The answer is c. In describing the poor housing conditions endured by the lower classes, Dr. Kalckstein made particular note of the negative impact on children.