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Which author was considered the most famous writer in the English language during the 19th century?
Which author was considered the most famous writer in the English language during the 19th century?
- Charles Dickens (correct)
- William Shakespeare
- Jane Austen
- Mark Twain
What did Charles Dickens believe writing could do?
What did Charles Dickens believe writing could do?
- Entertain people
- Fix the problems of the world (correct)
- Make him rich
- Educate children
What was a characteristic of Dickens' writing career from the beginning?
What was a characteristic of Dickens' writing career from the beginning?
- He wrote in a remote style
- He focused on romance
- He loved putting on plays (correct)
- He only wrote serious novels
What were some of the serious topics that Dickens hoped to get people interested in?
What were some of the serious topics that Dickens hoped to get people interested in?
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What was a common reaction of later literary friends to Dickens' focus on entertainment?
What was a common reaction of later literary friends to Dickens' focus on entertainment?
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What kind of shows did Charles Dickens love putting on as a child?
What kind of shows did Charles Dickens love putting on as a child?
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What did Charles Dickens hope to achieve through his writing?
What did Charles Dickens hope to achieve through his writing?
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What were some of the distinctive elements of Charles Dickens' appearance?
What were some of the distinctive elements of Charles Dickens' appearance?
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What made attending a reading by Charles Dickens a unique experience?
What made attending a reading by Charles Dickens a unique experience?
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What was Charles Dickens' attitude towards entertainment in his writing career?
What was Charles Dickens' attitude towards entertainment in his writing career?
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