The Battle of Life

Charles Dickens · 1846

Ten questions on plot, characters and themes. Take it free. Pass 7 of 10 to ace it.

Question 1 of 10

Where does the story take place?

On ground that was once a battlefieldIn LondonAt seaIn a Swiss village

Question 2 of 10

What does Doctor Jeddler believe about life?

That it is a serious dutyThat it is a joke not worth taking seriouslyThat it is a punishmentThat it is ruled by fate

Question 3 of 10

What are his two daughters called?

Grace and MarionClemency and MarthaGrace and MarthaMarion and Milly

Question 4 of 10

Who is Alfred Heathfield?

The doctor's ward, engaged to MarionA soldier returning from warThe family lawyerGrace's first husband

Question 5 of 10

Why does Alfred go away?

He is sent abroad in disgraceTo finish his studies, for three yearsTo fight in a warTo find work

Question 6 of 10

Who is Michael Warden?

A reckless gentleman, deep in debt, in love with MarionThe doctor's partnerA servant in the houseAlfred's brother

Question 7 of 10

What happens on the night Alfred is expected home?

Marion disappearsAlfred does not comeThe house burns downDoctor Jeddler dies

Question 8 of 10

What does everyone believe has happened to her?

She has drownedShe has run away with WardenShe has gone to London to workShe has been taken ill

Question 9 of 10

What is the truth, revealed six years later?

She gave Alfred up because she knew Grace loved him, and hid with her auntShe did run away and regretted itShe lost her memoryShe was kept prisoner

Question 10 of 10

How is the story different from the other four Christmas books?

It is the longestIt has no ghost or supernatural element in itIt is not set at Christmas at allIt was written last

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