Charles Dickens Trivia Quizzes

A very timely subject is this. Even Oprah recommends Dickens, choosing "Great Expections" and "Tale of Two Cities" as selections for her book club for December 2010. How familiar are you with these ten Dickensian characters?

This is a quiz about the works of Charles Dickens. If you have not read his books there are very many dramatizations of his work so it is still worth giving it a go if you have seen some. Recommended for grades: 9,10,11

Can you find the surnames of these Dickens characters from the twisted clues?

Charles Dickens wrote stories with many memorable characters, not all of which you'd like to call a friend. Can you identify the villain or story they come from?

"Little Dorrit" is one of Charles Dickens' masterpieces, published as a serial novel between 1855 and 1857. It's a satire that criticizes the hypocrisy of society and the way poor people were treated.

In the novels of Charles Dickens, people are born, people live, and then a lot of them die. Here are some notable deaths from his books. Can you spot them all?

I am currently studying this book at college and I think that it's good.

As expected from Charles Dickens, "The Old Curiosity Shop" is full of rich and varied characters. I enjoyed the book, I hope you enjoy the quiz!

I give you some characters (not necessarily main ones), you say the book. Good luck!

Oh dear! The loose pages of my beloved "Complete Dickens" manuscript have blown all over the courtyard, and in scrambling to gather them up, I've got them all out of sort. What happens to these Dickensian characters when they are put wrong way to?

Charles John Huffam Dickens is one of the most beloved authors of all time. Born into poverty in 1812, he used his many experiences to illustrate how one can rise above adversity and achieve happiness and success in life.

Dickens produced some wonderful characters in his novels. A great many villains but also some very worthy folk too. Can you identify these good people?

Mr. Woodcourt, the hero of Charles Dickens' novel "Bleak House", is perhaps the most understated romantic hero in English Literature. How much do you know about him?

Charles Dickens combines melodrama, comedy and serious themes in this impressive work centred around the Dombey family.

This is a little quiz to see how many of the first lines of Charles Dickens' books you can identify. It's not always the entire first sentence either. Have fun.

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

I give you a detail about a Dickens novel, you tell me what I'm describing. It's that simple.

Charles Dickens is still one of the most read authors, so I'll give you the opening lines and you click the correct novel. Have Fun.

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

Be gentle with me, this is my first time! I've just been re-reading Dickens, so now I'll share it with you.

The works of Charles Dickens are full of the most amazing and delightfully imaginative similes, metaphors and other colourful figures of speech. Can you answer these questions about them?

Between 1843 and 1848, Charles Dickens wrote a series of books, known collectively as "The Christmas Books". Some are better known than others. How much do you know about these and about other Christmassy references in other Dickens works?

I have been a fan of Charles Dickens' novels since I was 15 and a teacher suggested David Copperfield. Hope you enjoy this quiz. I had fun recalling all this trivia!

By popular request (well, one) I bring you another quiz on the books of Charles Dickens.

Of all of the novels written by Dickens, Nicholas Nickleby is my favorite. I hope you agree, and I hope you paid attention while you read. Otherwise, this quiz could prove challenging.

Many characters in "Our Mutual Friend" have nicknames. Can you match them with their real names?