David Copperfield

1. How does the opening sentence start?

• "In consideration of the day and hour of my birth..."

• "I was born at Blunderstone, in Suffolk..."

• "To begin my life with the beginning of my life..."

• "Whether I shall turn out to be the hero of my own life..."

How old was David when his father died?

• six months

• He wasn't born yet

• two years

• ten years

With what does David need to be treated, according to Mr Murdstone?

• love

• friendship

• respect

• firmness

Who's the only boy in Salem House whom Mr Creakle never lays a hand on?

• George Demple

• David Copperfield

• James Steerforth

• Tommy Traddles

What P.S. does David send to Peggotty in a letter from Salem House?

• "Barkis is willing"

• "I forgive Jane"

• Emily is a sweetheart

• "I hate Mr Murdstone"

In Salem House David has to wear a pasteboard placard. What's written on it?

• "Kick me."

• "Whoever reads this is a lunatic."

• "Take care of him. He bites."

• He meets Agnes for the first time

Chapter 9 is called "I have a memorable birthday". What makes it so memorable?

• His mother and little brother are buried

• He writes his first short story

• He's locked up in Salem House

• He meets Agnes for the first time

What did Charles Dickens have in common with his "favourite child" David Copperfield?

• He was married twice

• He was born in March

• He bit his stepfather's finger

• His first job was to label bottles

David runs away from Murdstone and Grinby's warehouse to the only living relative he has. Who's this?

• Clara Peggotty

• Betsy Trotwood

• Rosa Dartle

• Janet Murdstone

David's aunt asks Mr Dick what she should do with the boy. What's his advice?

• Wash him

• Give him a job

• Send him back home

• Break his ribs