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The inhabitants of the houses at Mill Lane use baskets to haul water up.
The inhabitants of the houses at Mill Lane use baskets to haul water up.
False (B)
Jacob's Island was a thriving place thirty or forty years ago.
Jacob's Island was a thriving place thirty or forty years ago.
True (A)
The houses in Jacob's Island have multiple owners living there.
The houses in Jacob's Island have multiple owners living there.
False (B)
The wooden chambers in the text are described as stable and well-maintained.
The wooden chambers in the text are described as stable and well-maintained.
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The warehouses in Jacob's Island are described as fully functional and occupied.
The warehouses in Jacob's Island are described as fully functional and occupied.
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Jacob's Island is surrounded by a clear channel that is ten feet deep and twenty feet wide.
Jacob's Island is surrounded by a clear channel that is ten feet deep and twenty feet wide.
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The neighborhood described is known for its clean and vibrant streets.
The neighborhood described is known for its clean and vibrant streets.
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The area near Rotherhithe houses many wealthy and well-dressed individuals.
The area near Rotherhithe houses many wealthy and well-dressed individuals.
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The buildings in the locality are characterized by well-maintained facades and sturdy structures.
The buildings in the locality are characterized by well-maintained facades and sturdy structures.
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Mill Pond was the previous name of Folly Ditch before becoming known as Jacob's Island.
Mill Pond was the previous name of Folly Ditch before becoming known as Jacob's Island.
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The visitor must navigate through an area filled with luxury shops and fine dining establishments.
The visitor must navigate through an area filled with luxury shops and fine dining establishments.
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The surroundings of Jacob's Island are marked by a well-kept and popular waterfront.
The surroundings of Jacob's Island are marked by a well-kept and popular waterfront.
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The clash of heavy waggons is a common sound in the area described.
The clash of heavy waggons is a common sound in the area described.
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What does the presence of wooden galleries in the neighborhood suggest about the living conditions?
What does the presence of wooden galleries in the neighborhood suggest about the living conditions?
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What can be inferred about the state of the warehouses in Jacob's Island?
What can be inferred about the state of the warehouses in Jacob's Island?
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What condition do the inhabitants of Jacob's Island seem to be in based on their choice of residence?
What condition do the inhabitants of Jacob's Island seem to be in based on their choice of residence?
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Which of the following best describes the physical environment surrounding the houses on Folly Ditch?
Which of the following best describes the physical environment surrounding the houses on Folly Ditch?
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What does the description of the buildings suggest about their historical significance?
What does the description of the buildings suggest about their historical significance?
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What type of atmosphere is primarily described in the passage about the locality near Rotherhithe?
What type of atmosphere is primarily described in the passage about the locality near Rotherhithe?
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What can be inferred about the buildings and infrastructure in the streets leading to Jacob's Island?
What can be inferred about the buildings and infrastructure in the streets leading to Jacob's Island?
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Which of the following best describes the types of people one might encounter when navigating the streets near Jacob's Island?
Which of the following best describes the types of people one might encounter when navigating the streets near Jacob's Island?
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What physical characteristics of the waterway surrounding Jacob's Island are noted in the passage?
What physical characteristics of the waterway surrounding Jacob's Island are noted in the passage?
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How is the social setting of the region described in the content?
How is the social setting of the region described in the content?
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Which of the following items would likely be found in the shops along the streets leading to Jacob's Island?
Which of the following items would likely be found in the shops along the streets leading to Jacob's Island?
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What does the passage imply about the public perception of Jacob's Island?
What does the passage imply about the public perception of Jacob's Island?
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What role do the heavy waggons play in the overall atmosphere described in the passage?
What role do the heavy waggons play in the overall atmosphere described in the passage?
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Flashcards
Squalid Area
Squalid Area
A section of a city or town, marked by severe poverty, filth, and decay. It is characterized by dilapidated housing, lack of basic amenities, and often poses dangerous living conditions.
Hauling Water from Folly Ditch
Hauling Water from Folly Ditch
A place where the inhabitants are forced to collect water from a canal or ditch, highlighting their lack of access to basic necessities.
Roofless Warehouses of Jacob's Island
Roofless Warehouses of Jacob's Island
A group of dilapidated buildings that once were a thriving center but are now abandoned and crumbling, symbolizing the decline of the area.
Destitution and Secret Residence in Jacob's Island
Destitution and Secret Residence in Jacob's Island
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Abandoned Buildings in Jacob's Island
Abandoned Buildings in Jacob's Island
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Jacob's Island
Jacob's Island
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Folly Ditch
Folly Ditch
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Filling at high water
Filling at high water
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Filthiest
Filthiest
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Sluices
Sluices
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Extraordinary
Extraordinary
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The raff and refuse of the river
The raff and refuse of the river
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The traffic
The traffic
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The cheapest and least delicate provisions
The cheapest and least delicate provisions
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Tottering house-fronts projecting over the pavement, dismantled walls, chimneys half-crushed half hesitating to fall
Tottering house-fronts projecting over the pavement, dismantled walls, chimneys half-crushed half hesitating to fall
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Why do the residents haul water from Folly Ditch?
Why do the residents haul water from Folly Ditch?
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Why are the buildings in Jacob's Island abandoned?
Why are the buildings in Jacob's Island abandoned?
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What motivates people to live in Jacob's Island?
What motivates people to live in Jacob's Island?
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Describe Jacob's Island's buildings.
Describe Jacob's Island's buildings.
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What characterizes the houses on Folly Ditch's banks?
What characterizes the houses on Folly Ditch's banks?
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Study Notes
The Pursuit and Escape
- Rotherhithe, a London area, is described as dirty and smoky, with poor housing conditions
- Buildings are close together and low-roofed, filled with dust and smoke
- The area is hidden and unknown to most Londoners
- Reaching the area requires navigating a maze of narrow, muddy streets, crowded with poor, riverside people
- Cheap and basic food and clothing are sold in the shops
- Unemployed labourers, ballast-heavers, and other low-class individuals populate the area
- The streets are filled with heavy wagons and merchandise, all in a state of disrepair and neglect
- Houses have decaying foundations, broken windows, and crumbling structures
- Offensive sights and smells fill the narrow alleys
- Loud noises from heavy wagons deafen passersby
Jacob's Island
- Jacob's Island, located in the Borough of Southwark, beyond Dockhead, was once called Mill Pond, later Folly Ditch
- It's a creek connected to the Thames, flooded at high tide, and linked to the Lead Mills
- The area features wooden bridges and houses with poor conditions
- Inhabitants collect water from their houses because the area is muddy.
- Inhabitants use wooden galleries to access and connect house's backs.
- The rooms are small, filthy, and confined, filled with dirty linen to dry
- The walls, windows, and foundations are in a state of disrepair, with rusty iron bars and missing pieces
- Houses are littered with garbage, exhibiting signs of major neglect
- Houses are roofless and empty, and structures are falling into disrepair
- The structures are broken open and entered by people seeking refuge, who live and die there
- The area was once prosperous, but is now desolate
- The houses have no owners.
- The houses show signs of poverty, filth and decay such as rot, garbage and dirt.
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Explore the forgotten areas of Rotherhithe and Jacob's Island in London, where poor housing conditions and a neglected environment paint a grim picture of life. With narrow, muddy streets and a population of laborers, this quiz delves into the realities of these hidden locations. Test your knowledge about the socio-economic aspects of these areas and their historical significance.
