Hard Times: Character Analysis (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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What is Thomas Gradgrind's occupation at the start of the novel?
What is Thomas Gradgrind's occupation at the start of the novel?
Utilitarian schoolmaster
Who does Gradgrind arrange for Louisa to marry?
Who does Gradgrind arrange for Louisa to marry?
Josiah Bounderby
What crime does Tom Gradgrind commit?
What crime does Tom Gradgrind commit?
Bank robbery
Who is Mrs. Pegler revealed to be?
Who is Mrs. Pegler revealed to be?
Bounderby's mother
Where does Stephen Blackpool fall and sustain fatal injuries?
Where does Stephen Blackpool fall and sustain fatal injuries?
Abandoned mine shaft
What does Mrs. Sparsit do to try to expose Louisa?
What does Mrs. Sparsit do to try to expose Louisa?
Spies on her meetings
What characteristic best describes Rachael's support of Stephen?
What characteristic best describes Rachael's support of Stephen?
Never deserted him
How does James Harthouse get closer to Louisa?
How does James Harthouse get closer to Louisa?
Befriends her brother Tom
What does Slackbridge call Stephen for not joining the union?
What does Slackbridge call Stephen for not joining the union?
Traitor
What does Gradgrind realize is important alongside intellectual knowledge?
What does Gradgrind realize is important alongside intellectual knowledge?
Wisdom of the Heart