Jack the Ripper

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Jack the Ripper

In which year did the Jack the Ripper murders take place?

1. 1812
2. 1888
3. 1924

Where did the murders take place?

1. around Central Park in New York City
2. Edinburgh city centre
3. Whitechapel in East London

How many lives did Jack the Ripper take?

1. at least 5
2. 7
3. 10 to 12

What was the method typically used by Jack the Ripper to kill his victims?

1. poison
2. stabbing
3. strangulation

What did all his victims have in common?

1. They were all between 15 and 20 years of age.
2. They ware all poor women.
3. They were all wealthy men.

Why did the killings stop?

1. Jack the Ripper probably killed himself.
2. Jack the Ripper was caught.
3. Nobody knows.

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Which words are / word is missing?
1

1. are obscured by
2. finally reveal
3. turn unmistakably modern

Which words are / word is missing?
2

1. charged
2. identified
3. suspected

Which words are / word is missing?
3

1. curious onlookers
2. indifferent individuals
3. well-intentioned officials

Which words are / word is missing?
4

1. adjusting
2. going strong
3. withering

Which words are / word is missing?
5

1. more 'exclusive'
2. still 'shabby
3. 'virtually indestructible'

Which words are / word is missing?
6

1. morbid
2. overpriced
3. pleasant

Which words are / word is missing?
7

1. incredibly humdrum
2. quite offensive
3. really exciting

Which words are / word is missing?
8

1. clear
2. cold
3. short

Which words are / word is missing?
9

1. mysterious
2. sensational
3. sensitive

Which words are / word is missing?
10

1. But
2. Consequently
3. In addition

Which words are / word is missing?
11

1. comforts
2. exhausts
3. upsets

Which words are / word is missing?
12

1. acceptance of
2. fear of
3. focus on

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