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Quiz about The Works of Charles Dickens
Quiz about The Works of Charles Dickens

The Works of Charles Dickens Trivia Quiz


This quiz is all about the works of arguably the greatest Victorian writer.

A multiple-choice quiz by nutter2002. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
nutter2002
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
94,302
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
2030
Last 3 plays: Guest 107 (6/10), Janetbrasco (6/10), Guest 82 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. In 'A Tale of Two Cities', what is the occupation of Sydney Carton? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In 'Nicholas Nickleby', who is Ralph Nickleby's clerk? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which of his novels did Dickens say he liked the best? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In Oliver Twist's burgling expedition with Bill Sikes, what sort of injury does Oliver receive? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which historical events are the background to 'Barnaby Rudge'? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which court case is at the heart of 'Bleak House'? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In 'Hard Times', who is Mr Bounderby's housekeeper? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In 'Great Expectations', what is Pip's full name? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In 'David Copperfield', how did Ham die? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In 'Old Curiosity Shop', who is Samson Brass's sister? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In 'A Tale of Two Cities', what is the occupation of Sydney Carton?

Answer: Barrister

Born in Portsmouth in 1812, Charles Dickens was the second son of a Navy Pay-Office. His childhood was not a happy one, which is reflected in many of his novels. Dickens died in 1870. 'A Tale of Two Cities' was published in 1855.
2. In 'Nicholas Nickleby', who is Ralph Nickleby's clerk?

Answer: Newman Noggs

Dickens followed the success of 'Oliver Twist' by writing 'Nicholas Nickleby' in 1838-9.
3. Which of his novels did Dickens say he liked the best?

Answer: 'David Copperfield'

After the publication of 'Dombey and Son' in 1848, Dickens' novels became more sombre, with his social critisism more radical and his comedy more savage. 'David Copperfield' was published in 1849.
4. In Oliver Twist's burgling expedition with Bill Sikes, what sort of injury does Oliver receive?

Answer: Gunshot wound

Bill Sykes later accidentaly hangs himself to death. Oliver Twist is perhaps the most well-known of Dickens' novels.
5. Which historical events are the background to 'Barnaby Rudge'?

Answer: Gordon riots

Lord George Gordon led the riots in London on July 2, 1780. It originally started out as a fifty-thousand people strong demonstration on the Houses of Parliament, where a petition was to be delivered. This petition was opposed to Catholic emancipation in England.

The demonstration turned into a riot, and over the following five days many Catholic homes and chapels were destroyed, causing £180 000 worth of damage.
6. Which court case is at the heart of 'Bleak House'?

Answer: Jarndyce V Jarndyce

'Bleak House' is set in the world of Chancery. The case, which was originally brought to settle a dispute over a will, had been running at court for generations and had used up a great deal of health and wealth in its course.
7. In 'Hard Times', who is Mr Bounderby's housekeeper?

Answer: Mrs Sparsit

'Hard Times' was published in 1859.
8. In 'Great Expectations', what is Pip's full name?

Answer: Phillip Pirrip

When Pip embarks on his great expectation, he realises that he is happier as he was. Published in 1866.
9. In 'David Copperfield', how did Ham die?

Answer: Drowned attempting to rescue Steerforth

He died being heroic. 'David Copperfield' remains one of the most popular of Dickens' novels.
10. In 'Old Curiosity Shop', who is Samson Brass's sister?

Answer: Sally

'The Old Curiosity Shop' at first centres upon the misfortunes of the keepers of the shop- little Nell and her gambling grandfather. It then widens, in the characteristically Dickensian way. Samson Brass is a lawyer.
Source: Author nutter2002

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