Charles Dickens Quiz

What was Charles Dickens' ambition regarding writing?

• To make a lot of money from his books

• To educate society about its failings

• To become the most famous writer

• To entertain people with his stories

Where was Charles Dickens born?

• Birmingham

• London

• Manchester

• Portsmouth

What was Charles Dickens' father's profession?

• Clerk in a navy office

• Lawyer

• Teacher

• Doctor

What was the name of the actress Charles Dickens fell in love with?

• Mary Smith

• Catherine Hogarth

• Ellen Turner

• Sophia Johnson

What was the occupation of Charles Dickens' wife?

• Writer

• Teacher

• Housewife

• Actress

What was the name of the novel in which Dickens described his experience at the blacking factory?

• David Copperfield

• A Tale of Two Cities

• Great Expectations

• Oliver Twist

What did Dickens want to achieve through his writing?

• To shape the climate of feeling and opinion

• To advocate specific schemes of reform

• To become a famous journalist

• To make a lot of money

What did Dickens use to get people to feel interested in the plight of others?

• His own experience

• Fictional stories

• Political speeches

• Scientific research

What did Dickens want to make attractive through his writing?

• Goodness

• Evil deeds

• Fame

• Wealth

What was the occupation of Charles Dickens' father?

• Clerk in a navy office

• Doctor

• Lawyer

• Teacher