Charles Dickens and 'A Christmas Carol' Background and context 5.0 / 5 based on 4 ratings ? EnglishOtherAll boards Created by: S PinnickCreated on: 27-11-08 19:38 What year was Charles Dickens born? 1812 1 of 16 How many children were in his family initially? 8 2 of 16 What happened in 1865? he died 3 of 16 Who is the protaganist of 'A Christmas Carol'? Ebenezer Scrooge 4 of 16 How long did it take him to write 'A Christmas Carol' 6 weeks 5 of 16 'A Christmas Carol' begins with, "Old Marley was as dead as..." a doornail 6 of 16 How long did it take for the initial print of 'A Christmas Carol' to sell out? 5 days 7 of 16 Mr. Fairbanks was a factory owner who heard Dickens read 'A Christmas Carol' in which city? Chicago 8 of 16 What did he do after hearing the story? change his ways 9 of 16 What did his father do? He was a clerk 10 of 16 How did his Charles Dickens' father get out of prison? he inherited lots of money 11 of 16 How was Dickens educated? by his mother 12 of 16 Where did the family move to after Kent? a prison 13 of 16 At what age did Dickens have to go to work? 12 14 of 16 What was his job? labelling bottles 15 of 16 What was his next job? a clerk 16 of 16
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