Charles Dickens Knowledge Quiz

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    Where was Dickens born?

    • London, England
    • Portsmouth, England
    • Edinburgh, Scotland
    • Cardiff, Wales
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In honor of Charles Dickens, here is a little quiz about his life and work. This Charles Dickens knowledge quiz is going to be very informative and interesting as you take these questions. We hope you are able to answer most if not all the questions correctly about this legend. So, we should not waste time any further and jump into it. Best of luck to you with this test, guys.

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  • 2. 

    In which year was Charles Dickens born?

    • 1912

    • 1802

    • 1812

    • 1822

    Correct Answer
    A. 1812
    Explanation
    Charles Dickens was born in 1812.

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  • 3. 

    Which of these was a pen name occasionally used by Dickens?

    • Huffman

    • Moses

    • Boz

    • Dickon

    Correct Answer
    A. Boz
    Explanation
    Boz was a pen name occasionally used by Dickens.

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  • 4. 

    What was the name of Charles Dickens' wife?

    • Charlotte

    • Catherine

    • Caroline

    • Clara

    Correct Answer
    A. Catherine
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Catherine. Charles Dickens' wife was named Catherine.

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  • 5. 

    Which of these Dickens heroes recieves a large fortune from a mysterious benefactor?

    • Eugene Wrayburn

    • Arthur Clennam

    • Philip Pirrip "Pip"

    • Nicholas Nickleby

    Correct Answer
    A. Philip Pirrip "Pip"
    Explanation
    In Charles Dickens' novel "Great Expectations," the protagonist, Philip Pirrip, also known as Pip, receives a large fortune from a mysterious benefactor. This benefactor turns out to be Abel Magwitch, a convict whom Pip had helped when he was a young boy. Magwitch becomes wealthy and secretly provides for Pip's education and lifestyle, ultimately leaving him a large sum of money. This inheritance drastically changes Pip's life and sets the course for the events in the novel.

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  • 6. 

    How many spirits visit Ebenezer Scrooge in Dickens' famous work A Christmas Carol?

    • Two Spirits

    • One Spirit

    • Five Spirits

    • Three Spirits

    Correct Answer
    A. Three Spirits
    Explanation
    In Dickens' famous work A Christmas Carol, Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three spirits. These spirits are the Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Present, and the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come. Each of these spirits takes Scrooge on a journey through different periods of time, showing him the consequences of his actions and helping him to change his ways.

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  • 7. 

    How old was Charles Dickens when he died?

    • 75 years old

    • 40 years old

    • 58 years old

    • 48 years old

    Correct Answer
    A. 58 years old
    Explanation
    Charles Dickens was 58 years old when he died. This can be inferred from the given answer.

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  • 8. 

    How many children did Dickens have?

    • Ten Children

    • Twelve Children

    • Six Children

    • Four Children

    Correct Answer
    A. Ten Children
    Explanation
    Dickens had ten children. This information is provided in the answer itself, so there is no need for further explanation.

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  • 9. 

    What was Dickens' full name? 

    • Charles John Harmon Dickens

    • Charles Joseph Hughes Dickens

    • Charles Oliver Nicholas Dickens

    • Charles John Huffam Dickens

    Correct Answer
    A. Charles John Huffam Dickens
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Charles John Huffam Dickens. This was Dickens' full name.

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  • 10. 

    Which of these Dickens heroines was born and raised in debtors' prison?

    • Bella Wilfur

    • Amy Dorrit

    • Esther Summerson

    • Estella Havisham

    Correct Answer
    A. Amy Dorrit
    Explanation
    Amy Dorrit is the correct answer because she was born and raised in debtors' prison. In Charles Dickens' novel "Little Dorrit," Amy Dorrit's father was imprisoned for debt, and she was born and spent her early years in the Marshalsea debtors' prison. This setting plays a significant role in the story and shapes Amy's character and experiences throughout the novel.

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  • 11. 

    A character in the TV miniseries adaptation of Elizabeth Gaskell's Cranford recommends his favorite Dickens novel and says, "I defy you not to roar!" Which novel is he speaking about?

    • The Pickwick Papers

    • Oliver Twist

    • Martin Chuzzlewit

    • The Old Curiosity Shop

    Correct Answer
    A. The Pickwick Papers
    Explanation
    In the TV miniseries adaptation of Elizabeth Gaskell's Cranford, a character recommends his favorite Dickens novel and challenges the viewer not to laugh out loud. The novel he is referring to is The Pickwick Papers, which is known for its comedic and satirical elements. The character is confident that readers will find the book so amusing that they won't be able to resist bursting into laughter while reading it.

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  • 12. 

    Which Bleak House character uses phrases such as "brimstone beast" and "shake me up"?

    • Mr. Krook

    • Mr. Smallweed

    • Mr. Tulkinghorn

    • Mr. Nemo

    Correct Answer
    A. Mr. Smallweed
    Explanation
    Mr. Smallweed is the character in Bleak House who uses phrases such as "brimstone beast" and "shake me up."

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  • 13. 

    Which of these surnames was not used by Charles Dickens in one of his novels

    • Pecksniff

    • Cheeryble

    • Pennyfeather

    • Bounderby

    Correct Answer
    A. Pennyfeather
    Explanation
    The surname "Pennyfeather" was not used by Charles Dickens in one of his novels. The other surnames, namely Pecksniff, Cheeryble, and Bounderby, were all used by Dickens in his novels.

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  • 14. 

    Which famous children's author was once an unwanted houseguest at Dickens' house?

    • Beatrix Potter

    • Lewis Carroll

    • J.M. Barrie

    • Hans Christian Andersen

    Correct Answer
    A. Hans Christian Andersen
    Explanation
    Hans Christian Andersen is the correct answer because he was a famous children's author who was once an unwanted houseguest at Dickens' house. Andersen was known for his fairy tales such as "The Little Mermaid" and "The Ugly Duckling." Dickens, on the other hand, did not enjoy Andersen's company and found him to be a difficult guest. This incident is well-documented in historical records and has become a notable anecdote in the literary world.

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  • 15. 

    Which of these titles did Dickens write?

    • Martin Cheesewiz

    • Hard Times

    • Tom Sawyer

    • Great Exaltations

    • The Prince and The Pauper

    • Barnaby Rudge

    • Our Mutual Friend

    • The Mystery of Satis House

    • Dombey and Son

    • The Life and Adventures of Thomas Knuckleboy

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Hard Times
    A. Barnaby Rudge
    A. Our Mutual Friend
    A. Dombey and Son
    Explanation
    The titles that Dickens wrote are "Hard Times," "Barnaby Rudge," "Our Mutual Friend," and "Dombey and Son."

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