Charles Dickens Quiz

When was Charles Dickens born?

• 17 February 1820

• 17 February 1812

• 7 February 1812

• 7 February 1820

How many siblings did Charles Dickens have?

• 8

• 6

• 4

• 10

The biography says that 6 of Dickens' siblings survived to adulthood.  What conclusion can you make about death during this time?

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• • Two of his siblings died before they were 18. 

• • One of Dickens' brothers was adopted.

• • Dickens parents only wanted six children. 

• One of his siblings was adopted and the other died before he was 18

What was Charles Dickens' father's occupation?

• Naval clerk

• Teacher

• Doctor

• Lawyer

At what age did Charles Dickens start working ?

• 10

• 16

• 12

• 14

Where did he work?

• In a brewing factory

• In a clothing factory

• In a naval factory

• In a blacking factory

How many hours did he work?

• Twelve

• Eleven

• Ten

• Thirteen

What happened to his father?

• He got sick

• He died

• He moved to the USA

• He went to prison for debts

What jobs did he do before becoming a writer?

• Solicitor

• Clerk

• Teacher

• Journalist

When did Charles Dickens begin his journalistic career?

• 1850

• 1831

• 1820

• 1840