An Introduction to Charles Dickens and Oliver Twist

In this lesson, we will introduce the author of 'Oliver Twist': Charles Dickens. We will also study the description of Oliver's birth from Chapter 1.

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Introduction to Charles Dickens and Oliver Twist

Before you leave our lesson today, answer the following questions.

Q1.Who was the Queen of England when Charles Dickens wrote Oliver Twist?

1/6

Q2.Why was Charles' father, John Dickens, sent to prison?

2/6

Q3.Charles Dickens' novels educated the public about...

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Q4.Where is Oliver born?

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Q5.Which one of these descriptions about Oliver's mother is correct?

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Q6.Why does Oliver nearly die after he is born?

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This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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Quiz:

Introduction to Charles Dickens and Oliver Twist

Before you leave our lesson today, answer the following questions.

Q1.Who was the Queen of England when Charles Dickens wrote Oliver Twist?

1/6

Q2.Why was Charles' father, John Dickens, sent to prison?

2/6

Q3.Charles Dickens' novels educated the public about...

3/6

Q4.Where is Oliver born?

4/6

Q5.Which one of these descriptions about Oliver's mother is correct?

5/6

Q6.Why does Oliver nearly die after he is born?

6/6

Lesson summary: An Introduction to Charles Dickens and Oliver Twist

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