Work

• What is the title of Charles Dickens's first novel?


  The Pickwick Papers
• How did the initial response to The Pickwick Papers change over time?


  It started flat but readership grew steadily.
• Who is the character that turned The Pickwick Papers into a sensation?

  Sam Weller
• What themes does Oliver Twist address?


  Urban poverty, workhouses, and crime.
• What is the main criticism presented in Nicholas Nickleby?


  Abuses in Yorkshire boarding schools.
• What is notable about The Old Curiosity Shop?


  It is known for its sentimental portrayal of Little Nell.
• What historical event is depicted in Barnaby Rudge?

  The Gordon Riots of 1780.
• What does Martin Chuzzlewit satirize?


  Selfishness and greed.
• What is the focus of The Battle of Life?


  Personal sacrifice and reconciliation.
• How does Dombey and Son mark a new period in Dickens's creative biography?


  It shifts to more serious themes and greater narrative complexity.
• What themes are addressed in Dombey and Son?


  Industrialization, parental expectations, and emotional isolation.
• How does the narrative structure of Dombey and Son compare to Dickens's earlier works?


  It shows a tighter narrative structure with well-developed character arcs.
• What is David Copperfield often considered?


  Dickens's most autobiographical novel.
• What themes does Bleak House critique?


  The flaws of the British legal system.
• What is the setting of Hard Times?

  The fictional town of Coketown.
• What does Little Dorrit explore in its narrative?


  Themes of debt and bureaucracy.
• What significant historical event is A Tale of Two Cities set during?

  The French Revolution.
• What are the main themes of Great Expectations?


  Social mobility, personal growth, and unfulfilled ambitions.
• What is the significance of the River Thames in Our Mutual Friend?


  It symbolizes materialism and social stratification.
• What is notable about The Mystery of Edwin Drood?


  It was left unfinished at the time of Dickens’s death.
• How does The Mystery of Edwin Drood contribute to the genre of psychological thrillers?


  It explores themes of human obsession and leaves readers speculating.
• What is the title of Charles Dickens's most famous novella?


  A Christmas Carol
• What transformation does Ebenezer Scrooge undergo in A Christmas Carol?


  He transforms from a miser to a generous person
• What themes are explored in A Christmas Carol?


  Generosity, redemption, and social responsibility
• In which year was A Christmas Carol published?


  1843
• Who is the main character in The Chimes?

  Toby "Trotty" Veck
• What lesson does Toby "Trotty" Veck learn in The Chimes?


  The importance of hope and kindness
• What themes are addressed in The Chimes?


  Poverty, social injustice, and personal redemption
• In which year was The Chimes published?


  1844
• What is the central theme of The Cricket on the Hearth?


  Domestic happiness and marital fidelity
• What role does the magical cricket play in The Cricket on the Hearth?


  It acts as a guardian spirit for the family
• In which year was The Cricket on the Hearth published?


  1845
• Who is the main character in The Haunted Man and the Ghost's Bargain?

  A chemistry professor named Redlaw
• What does the ghost offer Redlaw in The Haunted Man and the Ghost's Bargain?


  The ability to forget painful memories
• What theme does The Haunted Man and the Ghost's Bargain explore?


  The importance of memory in shaping identity
• In which year was The Haunted Man and the Ghost's Bargain published?


  1848
• What is the main focus of The Signal-Man?


  A railway signalman haunted by strange visions
• What inspired The Signal-Man?


  Real railway disasters
• What themes are present in The Signal-Man?

  Fate, guilt, and technology's dangers
• In which year was The Signal-Man published?


  1866