Victorian Society and Literature Quiz

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English
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12th Grade
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ROSEMARIE MARSH
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was considered "not proper" in the Victorian middle class values?
Hard work and perseverance
Family and home
Gambling and certain other activities
Piano legs being called limbs
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the text, why were the Victorians considered hypocrites?
They openly gambled and showed off their wealth
They were open to discussing unpleasant topics
They claimed to be moral and pious but often closed their eyes to ugliness and unpleasantness
They encouraged free speech and individualism
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the role of reputation in "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde"?
It was insignificant and often disregarded
It was crucial, with characters avoiding gossip to protect it
It encouraged characters to engage in criminal activities
It led to open confrontations between characters
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CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.RL.1.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did Mr. Utterson's actions reflect the Victorian importance of reputation?
He openly accused Dr. Jekyll of wrongdoing
He disregarded societal norms and exposed secrets
He kept Dr. Jekyll's secrets to preserve his respectability and the appearance of order
He encouraged gossip to maintain social balance
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the reaction of Victorian society to Charles Darwin's "On the Origin of Species" when it was published in 1859?
It was widely accepted and celebrated for its scientific insights.
It was ignored by the majority of the society.
It caused a shock in Victorian society because it contradicted the Bible.
It led to immediate changes in scientific education.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does Stevenson's description of Mr Hyde reflect the fears of Victorian society regarding Darwinism and evolution?
By portraying Mr Hyde as a highly respected member of society
By depicting Mr Hyde as 'ape-like' and suggesting a regression to a more primitive state
By showing Mr Hyde as a proponent of scientific progress
By illustrating Mr Hyde as a character who embraces the principles of the Bible
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What concept introduced by Cesare Lombroso was dismissed as 'scientifically unscientific' by the text?
The theory of evolution
The idea of a 'born criminal' identified by physical characteristics
The notion of 'hyde-logy'
The principle of natural selection
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
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