Victorian Farm - Episode 4

Springtime on the Victorian Farm; lambs are being born as well as piglets.  Ruth starts a chicken concern.  Peter has an all night vigil with the pigs.

The boys bring out a sheepherders wagon in preparation for lambing season.  It's something that the boys will use to sleep in while keeping watch over the flocks.

Ruth starts cleaning out the cottage as part of spring cleaning.  She uses a variety of Victorian methods to sweep up the dust and clean the cottage from top and bottom.  Alex keeps an eye on the wheat and grows concerned that it's not doing well.  He takes advice from other farmers and the Book of the Farm.  He is determined that the crop will not fail. 

Ruth makes a new dress with the assistance of a historic costumer.  She tries to get a grip with a Victorian sewing machine.

You can use this episode of the series in the classroom when there is a sub in the room.  Unless you want to use it as a supplement for a lecture in a history classroom.

You can highlight, copy, and paste the questions into a Word, GoogleDoc or Google Classroom document for use in school or home school.  Format it the way you want to.  All questions after formatting should fit onto one page.

You can find the link to the YouTube video here. 

Victorian Farm Episode 4 Questions

1. What Month are they in?
2. What did they park next to the sheep pen?
3. This activity was a Victorian obsession.
4. Ruth tossed this down to the floor while sweeping.
5. What was cheaper to import from America?
6. What did Ruth use to clean the pots?
7. Who comes and pick up the bones?
8. What attacked the chickens?
9. Who keeps an eye on Princess?
10. How many piglets did Princess have?

Victorian Farm Episode 4 Answers

1. What Month are they in? - March
2. What did they park next to the sheep pen? - Shepherds Hut
3. This activity was a Victorian obsession. - Spring Cleaning
4. Ruth tossed this down to the floor while sweeping. - Tea leaves
5. What was cheaper to import from America? - wheat/grain
6. What did Ruth use to clean the pots? - Brick dust and vinegar
7. Who comes and pick up the bones? - Rag and bone man
8. What attacked the chickens? - A dog
9. Who keeps an eye on Princess? - Peter
10. How many piglets did Princess have? - 8, one died