Victorian Workhouse - part 3

The transcript narrates the story of a family facing hardships after the husband loses his job due to new machinery. They end up in a workhouse, where the family is separated, and the narrator describes the difficult living conditions, including bland food and monotonous tasks. Despite the challenges, the narrator finds some relief in avoiding certain painful tasks.

What event led to the narrator's family moving to the workhouse?

• A natural disaster destroyed their home.

• Her husband lost his job due to new machinery.

• The family was evicted for not paying rent.

• They chose to move for better opportunities.

How was the narrator's family divided upon arriving at the workhouse?

• The entire family was sent to the nursery.

• They were all kept together in one block.

• The children stayed with the mother, and the father was separated.

• The husband went to the men's block, and the children to the children's block.

What change did the narrator experience regarding her appearance?

• She received a new hairstyle and jewelry.

• She was allowed to wear her own clothes.

• Her hair was cut, and she was given a gray dress and apron.

• She was given a colorful dress and hat.

What is the narrator's job in the workhouse?

• She manages the workhouse records.

• She works in the nursery.

• She is responsible for cleaning the men's block.

• She works in the kitchen.

Why is the narrator relieved about her assigned tasks?

• She enjoys working with children.

• She prefers cooking over sewing.

• She likes the variety of tasks she is given.

• She avoids the painful task of picking oakum.