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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Volume 2: Of the Street-Jews.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What would very occasionally happen to a dependable crossing sweep?
(a) He would be beat up by less scrupulous workers.
(b) He would be given a job as footman or porter in a household.
(c) He would be given such good tips he could retire.
(d) He would be hired by the city council to supervise other crossing sweeps.

2. Who often became chimney sweepers?
(a) The tallest member of a Costermonger family.
(b) The smallest member of a Costermonger family.
(c) Many young men since it paid very well.
(d) Destitute orphans.

3. What type of toiletry items were provided by some of the better lodging houses?
(a) Towels and soap.
(b) Laundry soap and wash boards.
(c) Soap and razors.
(d) Baht powder and shaving cream.

4. What happened to many coster children if their parents thought they did not bring enough money home at night?
(a) They were sold into slavery.
(b) They were beaten.
(c) They were killed.
(d) They were thrown out.

5. With whom does Mike live with after he is an orphan?
(a) His teenage sister.
(b) No where.
(c) His aunt.
(d) His grandmother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were the two usual reasons customers bought from patterers?

2. How were vendors categorized by Mayhew?

3. Who usually watched Jewish girls who peddled fruit?

4. What did a lodging manager do when a child brought in a stolen item for rent?

5. What does Mayhew seem to believe about certain occupations?

(see the answer key)

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