Exploring 'Hard Times'

Question 1

Dickens describes Mr. M'Choakumchild, the teacher as being completely uneducated.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

Who is a main character in 'Hard Times'?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Gradgrind

Question 3

The third gentleman proposed a new board to regulate the school to improve their education and creative abilities.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

Which character is known for being factual?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Gradgrind

Question 5

Who is the author of 'Hard Times'?

Accepted Answer

Charles Dickens

Question 6

Complete the sentence: 'Hard Times' critiques...

Accepted Answer

Industrial society

Question 7

What was the third gentleman opposed to in decor?

Accepted Answer

Horses

Question 8

The main lesson in the class that day was on horses.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 9

What student provides an answer to Mr. Gradgrind that satisfies him?

Accepted Answer

Bitzer

Question 10

What was the occupation of the third gentleman?

Accepted Answer

Government officer

Question 11

Dickens compares the English school system to what?

Accepted Answer

A factory

Question 12

Which theme is central in 'Hard Times'?

Accepted Answer

Industrialization

Question 13

Dickens describes the school room as...

Accepted Answer

monotonous vault, bare

Question 14

True or false: Sissy Jupe loves facts

Accepted Answer

False

Question 15

What does Gradgrind value most?

Accepted Answer

Facts

Question 16

Thomas Gradgrind called Sissy Jupe by her preferred name.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 17

The third gentleman encourages Sissy Jupe to utilize her imagination now because the real world is too harsh.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 18

According to our excerpt of "Hard Times", Thomas Gradgrind hates Sissy Jupe's father.

Accepted Answer

False

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