Dombey and Son by Charles Dickens Quiz
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What is the name of the heartless businessman in 'Dombey and Son'?

  • Paul Dombey (correct)
  • Little Paul Dombey
  • Mr. Toots
  • Walter Gay

    • Where does Little Paul Dombey receive an intense education in 'Dombey and Son'?

  • London
  • Paris
  • Barbados
  • Brighton (correct)

    • Who serves as a wet nurse to Little Dombey in 'Dombey and Son'?

  • Mrs. Richards (correct)
  • Florence
  • Walter Gay
  • Mr. Toots

    • What is the name of Mr. Dombey's son in 'Dombey and Son'?

    <p>Little Paul Dombey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does Little Dombey's health improve in 'Dombey and Son'?

    <p>Brighton</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who becomes friends with Little Paul Dombey at Dr. and Mrs. Blimber's school?

    <p>Mr. Toots</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of Florence's friend who is sent to work in Barbados?

    <p>Walter Gay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Dombey and Son' was published each month as a __________ novel.

    <p>'Serial'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Dombey and Son' tells the tale of a family led by a __________ businessman.

    <p>'Heartless'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Dombey and Son' focuses on Mr. Dombey's hope for his son to take over his __________ empire.

    <p>'Shipping'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does Mr. Dombey marry in the text?

    <p>Mrs. Edith Granger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Edith Granger marry Mr. Dombey in the text?

    <p>Because of financial difficulties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who helps Mr. Dombey locate his wife, Edith, in the text?

    <p>Alice Brown</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Florence run away from home in the text?

    <p>To escape an argument with Mr. Dombey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which character helps nurse Florence back to health at the Wooden Midshipman in the text?

    <p>The hook-handed man</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes the bankruptcy of Dombey and Son in the text?

    <p>Criminal activities of Mr. Carker</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event leads to Mr. Carker's death in the text?

    <p>A fall under a train</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Mr. Dombey sell everything in his home in the text?

    <p>Due to bankruptcy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Dickens conceive 'Dombey and Son'?

    <p>Lausanne</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Dickens working on simultaneously with 'Dombey and Son'?

    <p>A Christmas story</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who may have inspired the character of Mr. Dombey in 'Dombey and Son'?

    <p>Christopher Huffam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Dickens find it troublesome to manage both 'The Battle of Life' and 'Dombey and Son'?

    <p>England</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What public engagement did Dickens undertake while writing 'Dombey and Son'?

    <p>Member of an amateur dramatic company</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who acted as godfather to Charles Dickens?

    <p>Christopher Huffam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a prominent theme in 'Dombey and Son' related to Paul Dombey senior?

    <p>Pride and arrogance in character</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to George Gissing's critique, what inadequacy is mentioned in 'Dombey and Son'?

    <p>Incredible and ill-constructed later part of the story</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Gissing argue is the main moral theme of 'Dombey and Son'?

    <p>Pride and arrogance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What reason does Gissing give for feeling a gap between Chapter XVI and the subsequent part of the novel?

    <p>Lack of deep interest in Florence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In 'Dombey and Son,' what characteristic of Dickens's writing style does Gissing criticize?

    <p>Monstrous improbabilities and artificial incidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant element missing according to Gissing's critique of 'Dombey and Son'?

    <p>'Dramatis personae' with a clear purpose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Characters in 'Dombey and Son'

    • Mr. Dombey is a heartless businessman.
    • Little Paul Dombey is Mr. Dombey's son.
    • Florence is Mr. Dombey's daughter and Little Paul's sister.
    • Edith Granger is Mr. Dombey's second wife.
    • Mr. Carker is a character in the novel.
    • Mrs. Blimber is the owner of a school where Little Paul Dombey receives an education.

    Plot and Events

    • Little Paul Dombey receives an intense education at Dr. and Mrs. Blimber's school.
    • Polly Toodles serves as a wet nurse to Little Dombey.
    • Little Dombey's health improves in the seaside town of Brighton.
    • Florence runs away from home due to her father's neglect and cruelty.
    • Captain Cuttle helps nurse Florence back to health at the Wooden Midshipman.
    • The bankruptcy of Dombey and Son is caused by Mr. Dombey's business partner, Mr. Carker.
    • Mr. Carker's death is a result of a train accident.
    • Mr. Dombey sells everything in his home after his business fails.

    Publication and Context

    • 'Dombey and Son' was published each month as a serial novel.
    • Charles Dickens conceived the novel while staying in Lausanne, Switzerland.
    • Dickens was simultaneously working on 'The Battle of Life' while writing 'Dombey and Son'.
    • Dickens found it troublesome to manage both novels in Switzerland.
    • Dickens undertook a public reading tour while writing 'Dombey and Son'.
    • Christopher Hogwood acted as godfather to Charles Dickens.

    Themes and Critique

    • A prominent theme in 'Dombey and Son' is the pride of Mr. Dombey senior.
    • According to George Gissing's critique, the novel lacks a clear connection between the first and second parts.
    • Gissing argues that the main moral theme of 'Dombey and Son' is the dangers of pride and the importance of humility.
    • Gissing criticizes Dickens's writing style for being overly sentimental and melodramatic.
    • A significant element missing in 'Dombey and Son' is a clear connection between the characters' emotions and the plot.

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    Test your knowledge on the novel 'Dombey and Son' by Charles Dickens, which follows the story of a dysfunctional family led by a heartless businessman who hopes his son will inherit his business empire. Learn about the characters, plot, and themes in this classic piece of literature.

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