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True or false: Dickens' father was imprisoned for debt when Dickens was a child.
True or false: Dickens' father was imprisoned for debt when Dickens was a child.
True
True or false: Dickens' works were not known for their attention to detail.
True or false: Dickens' works were not known for their attention to detail.
False
True or false: Dickens' works have not been adapted into plays or movies.
True or false: Dickens' works have not been adapted into plays or movies.
False
Study Notes
- Charles John Huffam Dickens was an English writer born in 1812 in Portsmouth.
- His father was imprisoned for debt when Dickens was 12 years old, and he had to work in a factory while visiting his family in prison on weekends.
- Dickens later became a clerk and then a reporter before becoming a successful writer.
- His works, such as "Oliver Twist" and "David Copperfield," were known for their attention to detail and portrayal of social inequality.
- "Oliver Twist" remains popular today and has been adapted into plays, movies, and musicals.
- Dickens died at the age of 58 from a stroke.
- He is considered one of the greatest writers of the 19th century and a pillar of world literature.
- Dickens was also a stenographer and essayist.
- He used his writing to advocate for social justice and to challenge societal norms.
- Dickens' works continue to be studied and appreciated around the world.
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Test your knowledge of the life and works of one of the greatest writers of the 19th century - Charles Dickens! From his early struggles to his rise to success, this quiz will cover it all. See how much you know about his famous novels, his advocacy for social justice, and his enduring legacy in world literature. Perfect for literature lovers and history buffs alike!