Charles Dickens: Life and Works

This video explores the life and legacy of Charles Dickens, a renowned 19th-century British author known for his social commentary and serialized novels. Despite a challenging childhood and limited formal education, Dickens rose to fame with works like 'Oliver Twist' and 'A Christmas Carol.' His stories often highlighted social issues and were popular both in Britain and internationally. Dickens' later years were marked by successful reading tours and continued literary contributions, though he left an unfinished novel, 'The Mystery of Edwin Drood,' at his death.

What era is Charles Dickens known for typifying?

• Renaissance

• Victorian

• Medieval

• Modern

Which of the following is NOT a novel by Charles Dickens?

• Great Expectations

• David Copperfield

• Pride and Prejudice

• Oliver Twist

What was a significant aspect of Dickens' writing during his lifetime?

• It was mostly ignored

• It was widely popular

• It was only published posthumously

• It was banned

Where was Charles Dickens born?

• London

• Liverpool

• Portsmouth

• Manchester

What was the occupation of Dickens' father?

• Lawyer

• Doctor

• Clerk in the Navy Pay Office

• Teacher

At what age did Dickens start working in a factory?

• 10

• 12

• 14

• 16

What did Dickens earn for his work in the boot-blacking factory?

• Two pounds a week

• One pound a week

• Ten shillings a week

• Six shillings a week

What inspired many of Dickens' later novels?

• His travels

• His friendships

• His factory work experience

• His education

What was Dickens' first major success in serialized writing?

• Great Expectations

• A Tale of Two Cities

• The Pickwick Papers

• Oliver Twist

Who did Charles Dickens marry?

• Elizabeth Barrett

• Jane Austen

• Catherine Hogarth

• Mary Hogarth