The Jack the Ripper True Crime Quiz

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In what year did Jack the Ripper's infamous canonical murders occur?* This field is required.
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1888.

There were other murders in and around Whitechapel before 1888, and afterwards, that did not exhibit the same level of brutality or pattern of mutilations or were not conclusively linked to the same killer due to differences in circumstances or evidence.

The canonical murders are highlighted because of the clear pattern and the belief among experts that these killings were the work of the same individual, making them a distinct series within the broader context of crime in Victorian London.

This focus on the 1888 murders helps to delineate the specific case of Jack the Ripper from other unrelated or dissimilar violent crimes of the era.

It does not exclude the possibility that Jack the Ripper could have been responsible for other murders, but rather to identify a pattern of killings that most closely fit the killer's profile.
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How many canonical victims are attributed to Jack the Ripper?* This field is required.
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Five

The canonical five Ripper victims are Mary Ann Nichols, Annie Chapman, Elizabeth Stride, Catherine Eddowes, and Mary Jane Kelly.

The term "canonical five" refers to the five victims of Jack the Ripper who are widely accepted by scholars and experts as being murdered by the same individual, based on the similarities in the manner of their deaths and the close timing of the murders.
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What nickname was given to the series of murders committed by Jack the Ripper?* This field is required.
The Whitechapel Murders
The London Terror
The Thames Mysteries
The Foggy Night Killings
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The Whitechapel Murders -

- refer to a series of gruesome killings that took place in the Whitechapel district of London from late August to early November 1888.

These murders, attributed to the unidentified serial killer known as Jack the Ripper, involved at least five women, who were not only killed but also mutilated in a manner that indicated a singularly brutal perpetrator. The case gained infamy due to the savage nature of the killings, the mystery surrounding the killer's identity, and the media frenzy it caused.

The true identity of Jack the Ripper remains one of history's most enduring mysteries, and the Whitechapel Murders continue to fascinate as a dark chapter in Victorian London's history.
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Which of the following was not a characteristic of Jack the Ripper's murders?* This field is required.
Victims were primarily female prostitutes.
Bodies were often left in public places.
Victims were killed by gunshot.
Mutilations were a hallmark of the murders.
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Victims were killed by gunshot.

The Jack the Ripper murders were characterised by targeting primarily female prostitutes, leaving their bodies in public areas, and distinctively mutilating the victims.

These hallmarks underscore the brutality and public nature of the crimes, marking them as some of the most notorious and chilling unsolved murders in history.
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What was unique about the "Dear Boss" letter?* This field is required.
It was the first time the name Jack The Ripper was used.
It contained a map leading to the next victim.
It was written in blood.
It accurately predicted the date of the next murder.
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It was the first time the name "Jack the Ripper" was used.

The "Dear Boss" letter was written in red ink, was two pages long and contained several spelling and punctuation errors. The letter itself reads:

Dear Boss,

I keep on hearing the police have caught me but they wont fix me just yet. I have laughed when they look so clever and talk about being on the right track. That joke about Leather Apron gave me real fits. I am down on whores and I shant quit ripping them till I do get buckled. Grand work the last job was. I gave the lady no time to squeal. How can they catch me now. I love my work and want to start again. You will soon hear of me with my funny little games. I saved some of the proper red stuff in a ginger beer bottle over the last job to write with but it went thick like glue and I cant use it. Red ink is fit enough I hope ha. ha. The next job I do I shall clip the ladys ears off and send to the police officers just for jolly wouldn't you. Keep this letter back till I do a bit more work, then give it out straight. My knife's so nice and sharp I want to get to work right away if I get a chance. Good Luck. Yours truly
Jack the Ripper
Dont mind me giving the trade name

PS Wasnt good enough to post this before I got all the red ink off my hands curse it. No luck yet. They say I'm a doctor now. ha ha
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Which of Jack the Ripper's victims is considered to have been the first?* This field is required.
Mary Ann Nichols
Annie Chapman
Elizabeth Stride
Catherine Eddowes
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Mary Ann Nichols -

- also called Polly Nichols, is recognised as the initial confirmed victim of the mysterious serial killer dubbed Jack the Ripper. This unidentified murderer is thought to have slain and gruesomely disfigured at least five women in the vicinity of London's Whitechapel area between late August and early November 1888.
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Which investigator is famously associated with the Jack the Ripper case?* This field is required.
Frederick Abberline
Thomas Bond
Edmund Reid
Melville Macnaghten
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Frederick George Abberline -

- was a key detective in the Jack the Ripper case, serving as Chief Inspector for the London Metropolitan Police in 1888. Known for his meticulous investigative methods and empathy towards victims, Abberline's work on the case showcased his dedication to justice despite the era's limited forensic technology. His efforts in trying to solve one of history's most enigmatic crimes have cemented his legacy in criminal investigation.
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What aspect of the Jack the Ripper case has led to widespread speculation and numerous theories over the years?* This field is required.
The identity of the killer was never discovered.
The murder weapon was found but never linked to a suspect.
A witness came forward but was later found dead.
The victims all lived in the same house.
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The identity of the killer was never discovered.
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What tactic did the Metropolitan Police use in an attempt to catch Jack the Ripper that was innovative at the time?* This field is required.
Distributing leaflets to homes in Whitechapel.
Using fingerprint analysis.
Offering a reward for information.
Employing female police officers as decoys.
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Distributing leaflets to homes in Whitechapel.

Given the limitations of forensic science and investigative techniques at the time, the police resorted to a wide range of strategies, including door-to-door inquiries, offering rewards for information, publicising descriptions of potential suspects, and distributing leaflets to try to catch the killer.
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Why has the Jack the Ripper case remained one of the most famous unsolved mysteries in the world?* This field is required.
Because of the brutal nature of the murders.
Due to the extensive media coverage at the time.
The mystery surrounding the killer's identity.
All of the above.
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All of the above.
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