Colonial America - Jobs
Test Quiz
1. Which of the following was something the cooper might make?
a. Shoe
b. Wig
c. Barrel
d. Candles
e. All of the above
2. Which of the following jobs specialized in making candles?
a. Chandler
b. Wheelwright
c. Milliner
d. Apothecary
e. Cooper
3. What was one of the few trades that could be owned an operated by a woman during colonial times?
a. Cooper
b. Apothecary
c. Wigmaker
d. Gunsmith
e. Milliner
4. True or False: Most gunsmiths did not make their own guns, they just repaired existing guns.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
c.
d.
e.
5. Which trade was most like a modern-day pharmacist?
a. Cooper
b. Chandler
c. Milliner
d. Apothecary
e. Wheelwright
6. Which trade made things like horseshoes, tools, and nails.
a. Cooper
b. Blacksmith
c. Wheelwright
d. Tailor
e. Cabinetmaker
7. What sorts of items did the printer typically print?
a. Legal documents
b. Books
c. Pamphlets
d. Newspapers
e. All of the above
8. What did a cobbler make?
a. Desert
b. Shoes
c. Guns
d. Wigs
e. Clothing
9. True or False: The Milliner made wheels for carriages and wagons.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
c.
d.
e.
10. Which trade made furniture like tables, chairs, and desks?
a. Milliner
b. Blacksmith
c. Cabinetmaker
d. Cooper
e. None of the above
About this quiz: All the questions on this quiz are based on information that can be found on the Colonial America - Jobs page at /history/colonial_america/jobs_occupations.php.
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