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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. How often did chimney sweeps bathe in times earlier than that of Mayhew?
(a) Seldom.
(b) Everyday.
(c) Never.
(d) Twice a week.

2. Who was Mike?
(a) A policeman.
(b) A footman.
(c) A chimney sweep.
(d) An orphan crossing sweep.

3. What was the most common tasks for which costers used math?
(a) Most costers did not know how to do math.
(b) Figuring the weights and measurements of their instruments.
(c) Figuring their profits.
(d) Betting on the horse races.

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

5. From what ailment did Mayhew say all skilled laborers suffered?
(a) Arthritis.
(b) Black lung disease.
(c) Rickets.
(d) Chronic depression.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who often became chimney sweepers?

2. What did some of the boys do to earn tips while serving as crossing sweeps?

3. Who most often hosted lodging houses?

4. What happened when Mike's father died?

5. How did wholesale suppliers cheat costers?

(see the answer key)

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