Victorian Literature and History

Which of the following themes is commonly explored in Victorian literature?

• Alienation and isolation

• The conflict between science and religion

• The American Dream

• Postmodernism

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Identify the key historical event that marked the beginning of the Victorian Age.

• The French Revolution

• The American Civil War

• The coronation of Queen Victoria

• The Industrial Revolution

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Which societal norm was prevalent during the Victorian era?

• Gender equality

• Strict social hierarchy

• Universal suffrage

• Free public education

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Compare the portrayal of women in Victorian literature to modern literature.

• Victorian literature often depicted women as independent and career-oriented, unlike modern literature.

• Victorian literature often depicted women as passive and domestic, whereas modern literature portrays them as more independent and diverse.

• Both Victorian and modern literature depict women in similar roles.

• Victorian literature often depicted women as warriors, unlike modern literature.

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Who is considered one of the major authors of the Victorian era?

• F. Scott Fitzgerald

• Charles Dickens

• J.K. Rowling

• Ernest Hemingway

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Which literary device is commonly used in Victorian texts to highlight the disparity between social classes?

• Hyperbole

• Irony

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

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Which theme is NOT commonly found in Victorian literature?

• Industrialization and its effects

• The supernatural

• The exploration of the human psyche

• The American Dream

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What was a significant societal change during the Victorian era?

• The abolition of slavery in the United States

• The rise of the middle class

• The fall of the Roman Empire

• The discovery of America

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Which Victorian author is known for the novel "Jane Eyre"?

• Emily Brontë

• Charlotte Brontë

• George Eliot

• Thomas Hardy

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How does Victorian literature typically portray the industrial revolution?

• As a time of great prosperity for all

• As a period of significant social and economic challenges

• As irrelevant to the society of the time

• As a golden age of art and culture

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