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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 did dustmen do?
(a) Kept the noble's carriages clean.
(b) Dusted the store fronts.
(c) Hauled off the coal dust and ashes.
(d) Cleaned out chimneys.

2. Why did some young costers commit petty crimes?
(a) To make a name for themselves.
(b) For a place to sleep and food to eat.
(c) They were angry at the government.
(d) For the thrill of it.

3. How did coster runaway children usually support themselves?
(a) Joining the military.
(b) Entering orphanages.
(c) Living with another adult.
(d) Selling items on the street.

4. On what did coster children often waste their money?
(a) Cigarettes.
(b) Betting.
(c) Sweets.
(d) Beer.

5. What did Ragmen do?
(a) Washed carriages with rags.
(b) Wandered the streets buying used clothing.
(c) Washed windows with rags.
(d) Play various instruments on street corners.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the vaudeville show costers enjoyed?

2. What occasionally happened to one of the bolder boys?

3. Who most often hosted lodging houses?

4. How did servants sometimes augment their pay without owner's permission?

5. How did the police sometimes help crossing sweeps?

(see the answer key)

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