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Charles Dickens and the Victorian Era

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why the time period called the "Victorian" Era?

a)

It is named after Queen Victoria who ruled during that time period

b)

It is because England became victorious across the world during this time

c)

It is named after the ancient Scottish Queen Victoria who influenced Victorian fashion

2.

When was the Victorian Era?

a)

1800s-1900s

b)

1600s-1700s

c)

1900s-2000s

d)

1700s-1800s

3.

What was the "Industrial Revolution"?

a)

A time period where there were massive, technological and scientific advancements

b)

A time period in the Americas where there were multiple revolutions

c)

A time period where people reverted back to agriculture instead of technology

4.

In a workhouse lived

a)

Rich people

b)

Homeless people

c)

Poor people

d)

Teachers and students

5.

How many hours did children work in Victorian England

a)

Around 18 hours

b)

Around 16 hours

c)

They did not work

d)

Only 2 hours

6.

What was one of the most common jobs for children in Victorian England?

a)

Chimney Sweeper

b)

Secretary

c)

Police officer

d)

Plumber

7.

In Victorian Era .... made the international travel faster.

a)

the plane

b)

the steamship

c)

the mobile phone

8.

The poor families lived in ....

a)

slums.

b)

mines.

c)

palaces.

9.

In factories children went under heavy machines ...

a)

to sleep for a little time.

b)

to fix parts.

c)

to hide from the bosses.

10.

Which of the following is NOT evidence that workers were treated unfairly during the Victorian Age?

a)

Children as young as five often worked in factories

b)

Workers labored for up to 16 hours a day

c)

Employers were not required to give their workers any time off from work

d)

Employers could pay their employees as little as they wanted

11.

True or False? Most Victorian children were able to attend school and get an education.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

True or False? Charles Dickens wrote his stories to show the world how harsh life was for the poor.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Which of the following is the BEST description of boarding schools during Victorian times?

a)

Boarding schools were harsh places where students were often beaten and humiliated.

b)

Boarding schools were lively places full of laughter and activity.

c)

Boarding schools were loving places where the staff made students feel at home.

d)

Boarding schools were impersonal places focused solely on education.

14.
Oliver ran away to which city?
a)
Chicago
b)
New York
c)
London
d)
Liverpool
15.

What did Mr. Fagin teach the boys he lived with ?

a)

to dance

b)

to steal

c)

to swim

d)

to read

16.

At the beginning of the story, where did Oliver live in?

a)

an orphanage/ a workhouse

b)

Mr Bumble's house

c)

Mr Sowerberry's house

d)

Mr Fagin's house

17.

Who was Dodger?

a)

Oliver's half brother

b)

Fagin's son

c)

A boy who lived with Fagin

d)

Mr. Bumble's brother

18.

Who was Mr Bumble?

a)

Mr Brownlow's brother

b)

a teacher

c)

an important officer in the workhouse

d)

a doctor in London

19.

How long did it take Oliver to reach London?

a)

one day

b)

a month

c)

three weeks

d)

7 days

20.

When did Oliver's mother die ?

a)

when he was 9

b)

when he was 4

c)

after his birth

d)

after his graduation