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Which ancient occupation involved collecting dog feces for the leather industry?
A) Groom of the Stool
B) Gong Farmer
C) Pure Collector
D) Toshers
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Who was responsible for emptying privies and cesspits in medieval times?
A) Sewer Inspector
C) Night Guard
D) Waste Collector
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In ancient Egypt, which occupation was responsible for counting and recording the number of body parts during mummification?
A) Scribe
B) Mummifier
C) Parts Accountant
D) Embalmer's Assistant
Whipping boys were employed in medieval times to be punished on behalf of whom?
A) Knights
B) Kings
C) Princes
D) Soldiers
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What was the job of Toshers in Victorian London?
A) Cleaning chimneys
B) Searching for valuable items in sewers
C) Cleaning windows
D) Selling newspapers
Which ancient occupation involved scaring away birds from the fields?
A) Groundskeeper
B) Field Watcher
C) Bird Scarer
D) Pest Controller
The 'Groom of the Stool' had the intimate job of assisting?
A) Medieval brides with dressing
B) Kings with their bodily functions
C) Knights with their armor
D) Cooks in the royal kitchen
Sin Eaters had the peculiar task of?
A) Eating food to cleanse the sins of the deceased
B) Collecting taxes from sinful businesses
C) Investigating religious transgressions
D) Preparing food for religious ceremonies
In ancient Rome, a 'Vestal Virgin' was responsible for?
A) Singing hymns in the temple
B) Keeping the sacred fire burning
C) Guarding the emperor’s wardrobe
D) Preparing religious food offerings
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'Leech Collectors' collected leeches for which purpose?
A) Fishing bait
B) Medicine
C) Food
D) Fabric dye
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Fullers in ancient Rome had the task of?
A) Filling wine barrels
B) Cleaning and thickening cloth using urine
C) Completing masonry work
D) Repairing footwear
Which job involved attending public executions and selling salts to bring fainted spectators round?
A) Executioner
B) Death Guard
C) Celery Salt Seller
D) Smelling Salts Seller
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A 'Knocker-up' in the industrial era was hired to?
A) Build houses
B) Wake people up for their shifts
C) Knock on doors for tax collection
D) Repair wooden items
Which job required individuals to taste food and drinks before they were served to their lords, ensuring they weren’t poisoned?
A) Food Inspector
B) Royal Chef
C) Butler
D) Food Taster
