Hard Times: Plot Summary (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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What does Mr Gradgrind believe is the key to education?
What does Mr Gradgrind believe is the key to education?
Facts
How do Louisa and Tom grow up as a result of Gradgrind's education?
How do Louisa and Tom grow up as a result of Gradgrind's education?
Emotionally stunted
Why does Louisa marry Mr Bounderby?
Why does Louisa marry Mr Bounderby?
To help her brother Tom
What are Bounderby's factory workers known as?
What are Bounderby's factory workers known as?
Hands
Who does Stephen Blackpool wish to marry?
Who does Stephen Blackpool wish to marry?
Rachael
What is Mr Harthouse's intention towards Louisa?
What is Mr Harthouse's intention towards Louisa?
To seduce her
Who actually robbed the bank?
Who actually robbed the bank?
Tom
How does Stephen Blackpool die?
How does Stephen Blackpool die?
Falls into a pit
What does Gradgrind realise when Louisa confronts him?
What does Gradgrind realise when Louisa confronts him?
His education philosophy is flawed
How does Louisa find happiness at the end?
How does Louisa find happiness at the end?
Helping Sissy with her children