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What the Dickens Trivia Quiz

A ten question quiz on Charles Dickens (1812-1870). One of literature's greatest exponents.

A multiple-choice quiz by navaho56. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
navaho56

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
325,657

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
750

Last 3 plays: Guest 2 (5/10), Guest 86 (9/10), Guest 122 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which novel by Dickens was the first to be published in its entirety? Hint

Little Dorrit

Barnaby Rudge

The Posthumous Papers Of The Pickwick Club

Dombey And Son

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Question 2 of 10

2. In which Dickens novel would you find the characters Harold Skimpole and Inspector Bucket? Hint

A Tale Of Two Cities

Bleak House

David Copperfield

Great Expectations

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Question 3 of 10

3. In the novel "Great Expectations", who is the father of Miss Havisham's adopted daughter Estella? Hint

Herbert Pocket

Dolge Orlick

Magwitch

Mr. Jaggers

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which Dickens character was based on his father, John Dickens? Hint

Mr Micawber

Edwin Drood

Mr. Pickwick

M'Choakumchild ( The Schoolmaster )

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Question 5 of 10

5. In the novel "The Adventures of Oliver Twist" what was Bill Sykes' dog called? Hint

Snapper

Spike

Bullseye

Buster

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the novel "David Copperfield", who does David's mother Clara marry eight years after the death of his father? Hint

Edward Murdstone

Daniel Peggotty

James Steerforth

Mr. Wickfield

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Question 7 of 10

7. In which work by Dickens would you find the characters Seth Pecksniff, Montague Tigg and John Westlock? Hint

Little Dorrit

Barnaby Rudge

Dombey and Son

The Life and Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was the pseudonym used by Dickens in his early years? Hint

Wiz

Roz

Fizz

Boz

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the occupation of Mortimer Lightwood, who features in the novel "Our Mutual Friend"? Hint

School Teacher

Money Lender

Lawyer

Taxidermist

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the English artist and illustrator of the majority (ten) of Dickens' novels who had the nickname Phiz? Hint

Robert W. Buss

George Cruikshank

Hablot Knight Browne

Robert Seymour

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Apr 08 2024 : Guest 2: 5/10
Apr 05 2024 : Guest 86: 9/10
Mar 24 2024 : Guest 122: 9/10
Mar 21 2024 : Guest 82: 10/10
Feb 20 2024 : Guest 107: 7/10
Feb 20 2024 : misstified: 8/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which novel by Dickens was the first to be published in its entirety?

Answer: The Posthumous Papers Of The Pickwick Club

As in all of Dickens novels he shows his wonderful scope of characters with such memorable instances as Augustus Snodgrass, Alfred Jingle and Mr Serjeant Buzfuz, to name but a few.

2. In which Dickens novel would you find the characters Harold Skimpole and Inspector Bucket?

Answer: Bleak House

"Bleak House" was first published in 20 monthly parts between March 1852 and September 1853 costing the princely sum of one shilling. The final installment (which was a double issue) cost two shillings.

3. In the novel "Great Expectations", who is the father of Miss Havisham's adopted daughter Estella?

Answer: Magwitch

"Great Expectations", written in 1860/61, is considered by some to be the zenith of Dickens literary achievements.

4. Which Dickens character was based on his father, John Dickens?

Answer: Mr Micawber

Dickens' father John, along with his wife and three youngest children, were imprisoned in Marshalsea Debtors Prison in 1824, the same fate that awaited Mr Micawber from the novel "David Copperfield".

5. In the novel "The Adventures of Oliver Twist" what was Bill Sykes' dog called?

Answer: Bullseye

This Dickens classic has been filmed many times. Notable people who have played the part of Bill Sykes were Robert Newton in the 1948 version, and the late Oliver Reed in the 1968 musical version.

6. In the novel "David Copperfield", who does David's mother Clara marry eight years after the death of his father?

Answer: Edward Murdstone

"David Copperfield" was Dickens' eighth novel, written between 1849-1850. It was received with great acclaim on its publication.

7. In which work by Dickens would you find the characters Seth Pecksniff, Montague Tigg and John Westlock?

Answer: The Life and Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit

Even though Dickens had more public acclaim and plaudits for most of his other writings, he still maintained that "Martin Chuzzlewit" was his masterpiece.

8. What was the pseudonym used by Dickens in his early years?

Answer: Boz

Boz had been a pet name for one of his younger brothers. He would later name his own son Charles Culliford "Boz" Dickens.

9. What is the occupation of Mortimer Lightwood, who features in the novel "Our Mutual Friend"?

Answer: Lawyer

Written in the same trusted format as the majority of Dicken's work (being released in monthly installments). It would be his last completed novel.

10. Who was the English artist and illustrator of the majority (ten) of Dickens' novels who had the nickname Phiz?

Answer: Hablot Knight Browne

Robert Seymour had been Dickens' first illustrator. He suffered a nervous breakdown in 1830 and six years later committed suicide. Numerous illustrators were considered for the post but Hablot (Phiz) was chosen.

Source: Author navaho56

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