Bizarre Crimes of 19th Century Edinburgh

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During the early years of the 19th century, what was happening in the field of medical science?

  • Medical science was stagnant
  • Medical science was advancing (correct)
  • Medical science was non-existent
  • Medical science was declining

What were the narrow streets of Edinburgh known for during this time period?

  • They were known for their beauty
  • They were known for being deserted
  • They were known for their cleanliness
  • They were known for being the stocking ground for body-snatchers (correct)

What is known about the woman who checked into the boarding house in Edinburgh?

  • She was a resident of Edinburgh
  • Her reason for making the journey was recorded
  • Her name was recorded
  • She traveled with a twelve-year-old boy (correct)

What type of people mainly occupied the boarding house in Edinburgh?

<p>Itinerant laborers and vagrants (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did these series of bizarre crimes take place in Edinburgh?

<p>200 years ago (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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