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At what age did Charles Dickens start working in a factory?
At what age did Charles Dickens start working in a factory?
12
Where was Charles Dickens born?
Where was Charles Dickens born?
Portsmouth
Charles Dickens was born in ______ but spent a lot of his life in London
Charles Dickens was born in ______ but spent a lot of his life in London
Portsmouth
Name three classic novels written by Charles Dickens.
Name three classic novels written by Charles Dickens.
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Charles had to go to work in a ______ at the age of 12
Charles had to go to work in a ______ at the age of 12
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The first of Charles Dickens' ten children was born in ______
The first of Charles Dickens' ten children was born in ______
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Study Notes
- Charles Dickens: English writer (1812-1870), born in Portsmouth, spent much of his life in London
- Early life: Family faced financial struggles, Dickens worked in a factory at age 12, later became a journalist
- Writing career: Wrote first story in 1833, first book published in 1836, married Catherine Hogarth same year, ten children born between 1837 and 1852
- Literary works: Wrote 15 classic novels such as Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, and Great Expectations
- Cultural significance: At the time of his death, he was the most popular writer in the English-speaking world.
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Test your knowledge of the life and works of Charles Dickens, the renowned English author behind classics like Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, and Great Expectations. Explore his upbringing, career, and literary achievements in this quiz.
