A Christmas Carol Historical Context Quiz

What was the occupation of Charles Dickens before he became a journalist?

• Teacher

• Law clerk

• Doctor

• Engineer

What did Dickens feel strongly about Victorian society?

• It was fair to all classes

• It ignored the poverty of its lower classes

• It was too focused on technology

• It was too lenient on crime

What was the purpose of the Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834?

• To increase taxes on the wealthy

• To reduce the cost of looking after the poor

• To abolish workhouses

• To provide free education

What was a common form of hard labour in Victorian prisons?

• Mining

• Farming

• Walking a treadwheel

• Sewing

How many offences per year were recorded in 1840?

• 5,000

• 10,000

• 15,000

• 20,000

What was the original color associated with Father Christmas?

• Red

• Blue

• Green

• White

When was 'A Christmas Carol' published?

• 1837

• 1843

• 1850

• 1860

What was the main criticism of the Poor Law by 1830?

• It was too lenient

• It was too expensive

• It was too strict

• It was ineffective

Who was sent to Marshalsea Prison due to debt?

• Charles Dickens

• John Dickens

• James Dickens

• Mary Dickens

What did the stories of St. Nicholas bring to America in the 17th Century?

• Christmas trees

• Santa Claus

• Christmas crackers

• Christmas carols