Quiz on the Story

What is the setting of the story?

• Modern Times

• Victorian Times

• Medieval Times

• Future Times

What does Mr. Gradgrind believe his children should spend their time doing?

• Playing games

• Learning facts

• Watching TV

• Traveling

What did the Gradgrind children decide to do secretly?

• Visit a museum

• Go to the circus

• Play in the park

• Read books

Who caught the children watching the circus acts?

• Their mother

• Their teacher

• Their father

• Their friend

How did Mr. Gradgrind react when he found the children at the circus?

• He was amused

• He was amazed

• He was indifferent

• He was happy

Who is Mr. Bounderby in the story?

• The children's uncle

• A circus performer

• The father's friend

• The children's teacher

What did Louisa say they were doing at the circus?

• Performing

• Selling tickets

• Peeping

• Helping out

What was Mrs. Gradgrind's reaction to the situation?

• She was proud

• She was indifferent

• She was disappointed

• She was amused

What did Mr. Gradgrind expect his children to be doing instead of watching the circus?

• Playing sports

• Reading poetry

• Painting

• Singing

What did Mr. Gradgrind say about the sciences?

• They are boring

• They are open to the children

• They are unnecessary

• They are confusing