Charles Dickens Biographical Article

What is Dickens best known for?

• His short novel (novella) A Christmas Carol

• His short stories

• His actin

• Having devoted readers

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Dickens was born in _____________________________.

• England

• France

• USA

• Germany

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What age was Dickens when he finished his schooling?

• 15

• 13

• 18

• 11

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When was Britain the most powerful nation in the world?

• 1837-1901

• 1812

• 1876

• 1914-1929

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Whose cause did Dickens fight for?

• the poor

• the rich

• the monarchy

• his family's

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Why did Dickens have to go to work when he was 10?

• His father went to debtors prison

• the schools were closed

• His mother became ill

• He wanted to save money

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What did Dickens decide to do instead of being a lawyer?

• Journalist

• Businessman

• actor

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What novel would be the start of Dickens fae and success?

• Pickwick Papers

• A Christmas Carol

• Oliver Twist

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How many children did Dickens and his wife Catherine have?

• 10

• 2

• 8

• none

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When was A Christmas Carol published?

• 1843

• 1834

• 1832

• 1823

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