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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Volume 1: Of the London Street-folk.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where did costermongers usually live?
(a) In a rented room.
(b) In the city parks.
(c) In alms houses.
(d) Above their stores.

3. What did a lodging manager do when a child brought in a stolen item for rent?
(a) Gave the child a small fraction of its value and pawned it.
(b) Gave the child half of what it was worth.
(c) Let the child stay for the night in exchange for the item.
(d) Called the constable.

4. What were costermongers called who carried their wares on their backs?
(a) Back sellers.
(b) Mobile vendors.
(c) Packmen.
(d) Pack vendors.

5. What type of modern store did costermongers fill in 1800s London?
(a) Grocery stores.
(b) Clothing stores.
(c) Department stores.
(d) Convenience stores.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did some young costers commit petty crimes?

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

3. On what day of the week were regular customers allowed to stay free in some lodging houses?

4. What percentage of people earning their living on the streets were vendors?

5. To what was street vending an alternative?

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