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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Volume 4: Those That Will Not Work.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For whom did the street clown work for before becoming a clown?
(a) His father's employer.
(b) The constable as a watchboy.
(c) The dockmaster.
(d) A gang of crossing sweeps.

2. How many prostitutes did Bishop Ryan estimate worked in London?
(a) 22,000.
(b) 2,000.
(c) 15,000.
(d) 80,000.

3. What had one crossing sweep worked at until he was injured at age 36?
(a) A bricklayer.
(b) A painter.
(c) A ostler.
(d) A carpenter.

4. What did Mayhew call the fact that many would rather starve than accept charity?
(a) Admirable.
(b) Stubborn.
(c) Ignorant.
(d) Stupid.

5. How long did he and his wife have to save to buy the camera?
(a) Five years.
(b) A year or two.
(c) Two months.
(d) Ten years.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the street people of London in the 1800s conduct their trade?

2. Who often became chimney sweepers?

3. What does Mayhew say is difficult or impossible?

4. What were fences in the section by John Binny?

5. What type of toiletry items were provided by some of the better lodging houses?

(see the answer key)

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