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WorksheetsCharles Dickens and the Victorian Era
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Why the time period called the "Victorian" Era?
It is named after Queen Victoria who ruled during that time period
It is because England became victorious across the world during this time
It is named after the ancient Scottish Queen Victoria who influenced Victorian fashion
When was the Victorian Era?
1800s-1900s
1600s-1700s
1900s-2000s
1700s-1800s
What was the "Industrial Revolution"?
A time period where there were massive, technological and scientific advancements
A time period in the Americas where there were multiple revolutions
A time period where people reverted back to agriculture instead of technology
In a workhouse lived
Rich people
Homeless people
Poor people
Teachers and students
How many hours did children work in Victorian England
Around 18 hours
Around 16 hours
They did not work
Only 2 hours
What was one of the most common jobs for children in Victorian England?
Chimney Sweeper
Secretary
Police officer
Plumber
In Victorian Era .... made the international travel faster.
the plane
the steamship
the mobile phone
The poor families lived in ....
slums.
mines.
palaces.
In factories children went under heavy machines ...
to sleep for a little time.
to fix parts.
to hide from the bosses.
Which of the following is NOT evidence that workers were treated unfairly during the Victorian Age?
Children as young as five often worked in factories
Workers labored for up to 16 hours a day
Employers were not required to give their workers any time off from work
Employers could pay their employees as little as they wanted
True or False? Most Victorian children were able to attend school and get an education.
True
False
True or False? Charles Dickens wrote his stories to show the world how harsh life was for the poor.
True
False
Which of the following is the BEST description of boarding schools during Victorian times?
Boarding schools were harsh places where students were often beaten and humiliated.
Boarding schools were lively places full of laughter and activity.
Boarding schools were loving places where the staff made students feel at home.
Boarding schools were impersonal places focused solely on education.
What did Mr. Fagin teach the boys he lived with ?
to dance
to steal
to swim
to read
At the beginning of the story, where did Oliver live in?
an orphanage/ a workhouse
Mr Bumble's house
Mr Sowerberry's house
Mr Fagin's house
Who was Dodger?
Oliver's half brother
Fagin's son
A boy who lived with Fagin
Mr. Bumble's brother
Who was Mr Bumble?
Mr Brownlow's brother
a teacher
an important officer in the workhouse
a doctor in London
How long did it take Oliver to reach London?
one day
a month
three weeks
7 days
When did Oliver's mother die ?
when he was 9
when he was 4
after his birth
after his graduation
