What the Dickens?!

He created some of the most iconic and recognisable characters in literature and stories that have been told and retold in novels, plays and films that pay homage to the great man of letters. Yes, we’re talking about Charles Dickens, who was born on 7 February 1812. But how much do you know about this titan of literature? Answer all 15 questions correctly and you could win one of six US$50 vouchers we’re giving away! Winners to be announced on 18 February 2025

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    1. What rarely mentioned middle name was Charles Dickens given at birth?

    2. What career did Dickens’ mother believe he was destined for?

    3. Which of these literary milestones coincided with Dickens’ birth year?

    4. Which of Dickens’ characters shares his birthday month?

    5. Which unusual way did Americans once mark Dickens’ birthday?

    6. What childhood possession first sparked Dickens' love for storytelling?

    7. Which Dickens-related artifact is still preserved at his birthplace museum?

    8. Which novel by Dickens addresses the stark contrasts between the industrialized north and the agrarian south of England?

    9. In A Christmas Carol, Scrooge’s nephew Fred is a symbol of what theme in the novel?

    10. Which character from David Copperfield is infamous for his manipulation and deceitful nature, especially regarding his supposed "humble" persona?

    11. In which Dickens novel does the central character, an orphan, face exploitation and injustice at the hands of cruel workhouse masters?

    12. Which Dickens novel is considered one of the first to feature the concept of the "city as a character" due to its vivid portrayal of London and its grime?

    13. What personal hardship of Dickens' childhood, which greatly influenced his writing, was often reflected in his portrayal of child labor in novels like Oliver Twist?

    14. Dickens' 1850s novel Bleak House is widely regarded as a critique of which institution, famously lampooned by the case of Jarndyce and Jarndyce?

    15. Which of Dickens' novels features a protagonist who navigates the complex dynamics of an arranged marriage and a passionate love affair?

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    1. Solving the quiz is like living the characters of the legend Charles Dickens novels, plays ans films. Loved solving the quiz.

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      1. Hello Rajendra Yadav. We are pleased to see that you enjoyed solving the quiz. From the wit of Pickwick to the grit of Oliver Twist we do hope you found this to be delightful challenge worthy of Great Expectations.

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      1. Thank you Keyaan Jain. We hope the quiz didn’t leave you feeling like Oliver Twist, begging for more (questions), or like like Scrooge, second-guessing the answers!

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