HARD TIMES
In "Hard Times," who owns the Coketown factory?
Josiah Bounderby
What is the name of the curious girl who follows a white rabbit down a rabbit hole in Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland"?
Alice
This character is Tom Brown's best friend, and the two boys form a strong bond during their time at Rugby School.
East.
Who wrote the novel Lark Rise to Candleford
Flora Thompson
Who wrote the essay "The Education of Women, and How it Would Be Affected by University Examinations"?
Florence Nightingale
What is the name of the main protagonist in "Hard Times"?
Thomas Gradgrind
Who is the Queen of Hearts in "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland"?
She is a foul-tempered monarch who is quick to order executions for even the slightest offenses.
The majority of the story takes place at this prestigious British boarding school.
Rugby School
In what county of England is Lark Rise located?
Oxfordshire
What is the main argument presented in "The Education of Women, and How it Would Be Affected by University Examinations"?
Nightingale argues that the education of women is essential for the progress of society and that university examinations could be a useful tool in furthering women's education.
Which character in "Hard Times" embodies the principles of utilitarianism?
Thomas Gradgrind
What is the name of the mad hatter's friend in "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland"?
The mad hatter's friend in "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" is the March Hare.
This author wrote Tom Brown's School Days, published in 1857.
Thomas Hughes.
What is the name of the main character in Lark Rise?
Laura Timmins
When was "The Education of Women, and How it Would Be Affected by University Examinations" first published?
The essay was first published in 1858.
Who is the daughter of Mr. Gradgrind in "Hard Times"?
Louisa Gradgrind
What creature does Alice encounter that can disappear and reappear at will in "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland"?
The Cheshire Cat is a creature that can disappear and reappear at will in "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland".
This theme is central to the story, as Tom learns to embody it through his experiences at Rugby School
The idea of "Muscular Christianity.
What is the occupation of Laura's father in Lark Rise?
Stonemason
What is the significance of "The Education of Women, and How it Would Be Affected by University Examinations" in the history of women's education?
The essay was one of the earliest calls for women's access to higher education and had a significant impact on the feminist movement of the time.
What is the occupation of Stephen Blackpool in "Hard Times"?
He is a weaver.
What is the name of the croquet game played in "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland"?
The croquet game played in "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" is called "Queen's Croquet Ground". However, the game is played with live flamingos as mallets and hedgehogs as balls.
This event is a major turning point in the story, as Tom learns an important lesson about bravery and sportsmanship.
The incident involving the theft of the Doctor's pewter-pot
What is the name of the neighboring town to Lark Rise?
Candleford
How did Nightingale suggest that university examinations could be used to improve the education of women?
Nightingale argued that university examinations could be used as a measure of academic achievement for women, which would encourage them to pursue higher education and help to establish women's education as a legitimate field of study.