The Life of Charles Dickens

We're going to celebrate the 200th birthday of Charles Dickens this term. Have a look at the following webtask about Charles Dickens. Work in groups and answer the questions by clicking on the links you are given.

DICKENS WEBTASK

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1.-What was the date of Charles Dickens birth?
2.- How old was Dickens when the family moved to London, England?
3. What was Dickens doing right before he died?
4.-What famous story did Dickens write in 1843?
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Workhouses were built to house poor Victorians, who worked for a small amount of food and money. Name five foods that poor Victorians were given here.	1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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In the nineteenth century, who read Dickens?
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Here you will find a map of London as it was during Dickens’ lifetime. Please locate and click on Candem Town. Which family from “A Christmas Carol” lived in Candem Town?
DICKENS LIFE
Dickens married Catherine Thompson Hogarth in 1836. How many children did they have?
DICKENS WORKS
Dickens wrote 20 major novels during his lifetime. Please write down four of them	1. 2. 3. 4.
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What major event happened in 1865?