Charles Dickens Knowledge Quiz
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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.
- 1.
Where was Dickens born?
- A.
London, England
- B.
Portsmouth, England
- C.
Edinburgh, Scotland
- D.
Cardiff, Wales
Correct Answer
B. Portsmouth, EnglandExplanation
Dickens was born in Portsmouth, England.Rate this question:
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- 2.
How many children did Dickens have?
- A.
Ten Children
- B.
Twelve Children
- C.
Six Children
- D.
Four Children
Correct Answer
A. Ten ChildrenExplanation
Dickens had ten children. This information is provided in the answer itself, so there is no need for further explanation.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which of these titles did Dickens write?
- A.
Martin Cheesewiz
- B.
Hard Times
- C.
Tom Sawyer
- D.
Great Exaltations
- E.
The Prince and The Pauper
- F.
Barnaby Rudge
- G.
Our Mutual Friend
- H.
The Mystery of Satis House
- I.
Dombey and Son
- J.
The Life and Adventures of Thomas Knuckleboy
Correct Answer(s)
B. Hard Times
F. Barnaby Rudge
G. Our Mutual Friend
I. Dombey and SonExplanation
The titles that Dickens wrote are "Hard Times," "Barnaby Rudge," "Our Mutual Friend," and "Dombey and Son."Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which of these Dickens heroes recieves a large fortune from a mysterious benefactor?
- A.
Eugene Wrayburn
- B.
Arthur Clennam
- C.
Philip Pirrip "Pip"
- D.
Nicholas Nickleby
Correct Answer
C. 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.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which of these Dickens heroines was born and raised in debtors' prison?
- A.
Bella Wilfur
- B.
Amy Dorrit
- C.
Esther Summerson
- D.
Estella Havisham
Correct Answer
B. Amy DorritExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 6.
How many spirits visit Ebenezer Scrooge in Dickens' famous work A Christmas Carol?
- A.
Two Spirits
- B.
One Spirit
- C.
Five Spirits
- D.
Three Spirits
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D. Three SpiritsExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 7.
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?
- A.
The Pickwick Papers
- B.
Oliver Twist
- C.
Martin Chuzzlewit
- D.
The Old Curiosity Shop
Correct Answer
A. The Pickwick PapersExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which Bleak House character uses phrases such as "brimstone beast" and "shake me up"?
- A.
Mr. Krook
- B.
Mr. Smallweed
- C.
Mr. Tulkinghorn
- D.
Mr. Nemo
Correct Answer
B. Mr. SmallweedExplanation
Mr. Smallweed is the character in Bleak House who uses phrases such as "brimstone beast" and "shake me up."Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which of these surnames was not used by Charles Dickens in one of his novels
- A.
Pecksniff
- B.
Cheeryble
- C.
Pennyfeather
- D.
Bounderby
Correct Answer
C. PennyfeatherExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which famous children's author was once an unwanted houseguest at Dickens' house?
- A.
Beatrix Potter
- B.
Lewis Carroll
- C.
J.M. Barrie
- D.
Hans Christian Andersen
Correct Answer
D. Hans Christian AndersenExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 11.
How old was Charles Dickens when he died?
- A.
75 years old
- B.
40 years old
- C.
58 years old
- D.
48 years old
Correct Answer
C. 58 years oldExplanation
Charles Dickens was 58 years old when he died. This can be inferred from the given answer.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Which of these was a pen name occasionally used by Dickens?
- A.
Huffman
- B.
Moses
- C.
Boz
- D.
Dickon
Correct Answer
C. BozExplanation
Boz was a pen name occasionally used by Dickens.Rate this question:
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- 13.
What was the name of Charles Dickens' wife?
- A.
Charlotte
- B.
Catherine
- C.
Caroline
- D.
Clara
Correct Answer
B. CatherineExplanation
The correct answer is Catherine. Charles Dickens' wife was named Catherine.Rate this question:
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- 14.
In which year was Charles Dickens born?
- A.
1912
- B.
1802
- C.
1812
- D.
1822
Correct Answer
C. 1812Explanation
Charles Dickens was born in 1812.Rate this question:
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- 15.
What was Dickens' full name?
- A.
Charles John Harmon Dickens
- B.
Charles Joseph Hughes Dickens
- C.
Charles Oliver Nicholas Dickens
- D.
Charles John Huffam Dickens
Correct Answer
D. Charles John Huffam DickensExplanation
The correct answer is Charles John Huffam Dickens. This was Dickens' full name.Rate this question:
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