Charles Dickens/Christmas Carol Background Quiz

What occurred on February 7th, 1812? 

• Charles Dickens was in a train wreck
• A Christmas Carol was written
• Charles Dickens was born
• Charles Dickens died

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How old was Dickens when his family moved to London?

• 10
• 5
• 25
• 8

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Name a story besides A Christmas Carol that was written by Dickens.

• The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
• Oliver Twist
• Romeo and Juliet
• An Ever Tilting Planet

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How many children did Dickens have (count them ALL)

• 7
• 8
• 9
• 10

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Why did Dickens family get put into jail when he was young?

• His father cheated at poker
• They were neglecting their children
• His father stole money
• For having too much debt

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What historical era is this story set in?

• The Jurassic Era
• The Victorian Era
• The Modern Era
• The Wild West Era

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What did Dickens spend two years doing when he was a boy? 

• Running the streets of London
• Going to school
• Working as a baker

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Who is the main character in A Christmas Carol?

• Marley
• Tiny Tim
• Scrooge
• Dickens

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Which family from the story lived in Camden Town?

• The Smiths
• The Scrooges
• The Marleys
• The Cratchets

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The Victorian Era was named after...

• King Victor
• Princes Victorianna
• King Henry V
• Queen Victoria

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