A Christmas Carol Context Quiz

In which era did Charles Dickens write?

• Elizabethan

• Victorian

• Georgian

A key theme of his stories was the terrifying experiences of...

• poverty in London

• Zombies

• Duality

What happened to Charles Dickens' father when he failed to repay his debts?

• His father was sentenced to death by hanging.

• His father, mother and sister were sent to a debtor's prison.

• The bailiffs came and took away the family's possessions.

When was the Victorian era?

• The 21st century

• The 15th century

• The 19th century

What was a positive impact of the Industrial Revolution?

• Items could be made more cheaply and sold for high prices.

• The living conditions of the poor improved dramatically.

• Human rights became very important.

Approximately, what proportion of the world was a part of the British Empire during the Victorian era?

• 10%

• 80%

• 25%

What kinds of places did the working poor work?

• Boats, aeroplanes and trains.

• Farms, churches and vineyards.

• Factories, mills, mines and docks

What caused the thick black smog in cities such as London?

• Pollution from diesel cars.

• The burning of coal to fuel the factories.

• The explosion of a volcano in Iceland in 1865

What did the Poor Law of 1834 introduce?

• Free national healthcare

• Free housing

• Workhouses

What was the idea of workhouses?

• To give people a place to come and feel safe and be given financial support.

• To punish people for being poor and lazy and inspire them to work harder.

• To provide training to help people develop skills they could use to find work.