Unit 5: Introduction - the Victorian Era and The Lady of Shalott

What was a hallmark of the Victorian period during Queen Victoria's reign?

• Expansion of slavery

• Materialism and joyfulness

• Devotion to hard work, duty, and support of British imperialism

• Resistance to technological advancements

Who mainly controlled day-to-day governmental affairs during Queen Victoria's reign?

• The Queen herself

• British Parliament

• A series of talented prime ministers

• The wealthy class

Which statement accurately describes the Industrial Revolution in Britain during the Victorian era?

• It had no impact on Britain's economy

• It led to a decrease in inventions and technology

• Britain boasted numerous cotton mills and significant iron production

• Progress brought poverty only to the middle class

What did the Great Reform Act of 1832 accomplish in the Victorian era?

• Expanded suffrage to wealthy middle-class men

• Restricted child labor further

• Abolished slavery worldwide

• Improved factory conditions immediately

What were Victorian novels known for during the 19th century?

• Being short and concise

• Focusing on idealized love only

• Addressing societal issues and exposing problems

• Providing only imaginary adventures

What best describes the British government during the Victorian era?

• Conflicts between Victoria and Parliament led to the weakening of the monarchy

• Victoria and Parliament agreed to give primary authority to the prime minister.

• Victoria modified the role of the monarch and strengthened the position of the prime minister.

• Parliament took Victoria's retirement from politics as an opportunity to establish a constitutional monarchy.

The reforms enacted by Parliament primarily affected the lower classes by --

• increasing the oppression faced by factory workers

• Slowly improving living and working conditions

• addressing the unemployment crisis that arose in the 1840s

• contributing to the development of slums

What topic in Victorian novels appealed most to readers?

• stories about ancient myths and legends

• celebrations of romantic love

• the awe-inspiring beauty of nature

• realistic portrayals of everyday people

What is a key characteristic of narrative poetry?

• Uses only characters, no setting or plot

• Is always written in free verse with no rhyme

• Utilizes elements of fiction like character, setting, and plot

• Does not have any symbolic meaning

What is an allegory in literature?

• A type of narrative poetry

• A story with two levels of meaning

• A type of comedy

• A story with no symbolic meaning