Victorian Era Quiz

How did the rise of factories during the Victorian Age impact the population of cities?

• It resulted in a decrease in population in cities.

• It resulted in a decrease in the land area of cities.

• It resulted in an increase in the population of cities.

• It resulted in a decrease in the height of buildings in cities.

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What technological advancements in communication occurred during the Victorian Age?

• Invention of the steam-powered locomotive and the telephone

• Invention of the electric telegraph and the radio

• Invention of the telephone and the transoceanic cable

• Invention of the steam-powered elevator and the transoceanic cable

What challenges did workers face during the Victorian Age?

• Adequate pay and safe working conditions

• Unfair treatment and lack of fire safety measures

• High social status and opportunities for growth

• Access to education and improved living conditions

What was the impact of Louis Pasteur's germ theory during the Victorian Age?

• It led to advancements in transportation technology.

• It resulted in the invention of pasteurization.

• It increased the production of canned food.

• It improved hygiene and sanitation practices.

What were some common diseases during the Victorian Age?

• Asthma and diabetes

• Scarlet fever and tuberculosis

• Malaria and smallpox

• Chickenpox and measles

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How did the Industrial Revolution contribute to the rise of social-problem novels?

• It brought solutions to social problems.

• It led to an increase in poverty and exploitation.

• It improved printing technology.

• It increased literacy rates.

What is the literary movement that gained prominence during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries?

• Romanticism

• Realism

• Modernism

• Victorianism

What is a frequent goal of realistic writing?

• Depict life as it is really lived.

• Focus on the upper class and their lifestyles.

• Provide an escape from reality.

• Explore supernatural elements.

What did Victorian stories speak out on behalf of?

• The wealthy and privileged

• Social progress and uplifting oneself to the middle class

• The growing middle class and their aspirations

• The poorest peasants and their struggles

What is a common theme in Victorian literature?

• The importance of nature and the natural world

• The pursuit of fame and fortune

• The balance between tradition and progress

• The exploration of futuristic technology