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The Victorian England Quiz: Art, Literature, and Life

Step into Britain between 1837 and 1901 to explore culture amid rapid change. From Crystal Palace marvels to art movements, see how ideas shaped daily life.

Queen Victoria’s reign spanned which years?

1815–1848

1901–1910

1837–1901

1789–1820

Victoria came to the throne in 1837 and died in 1901. The era saw vast industrial, social, and cultural change.

The Great Exhibition at London’s Crystal Palace took place in which year?

1848

1867

1900

1851

The exhibition displayed industrial and artistic achievements to millions of visitors. Its iron‑and‑glass venue became an icon of the age.

Which group founded in 1848 rejected academic convention and embraced vivid, symbolic detail?

The Pre‑Raphaelite Brotherhood

French Impressionists

Futurists

The Bloomsbury Group

The brotherhood sought inspiration from pre‑Raphael art and medieval themes. Their work emphasized realism, color, and moral narratives.

Who wrote the Victorian novel “Oliver Twist”?

Thomas Hardy

Charles Dickens

Anthony Trollope

George Eliot

Dickens published the story in serial form, exposing urban poverty and child labor. It became a touchstone of Victorian social critique.

Which movement led by William Morris championed handcrafted design and honest materials?

Dada

Cubism

Arts and Crafts movement

Bauhaus

The movement reacted against industrial mass production. It influenced interiors, textiles, and book design across Britain.

Which phrase is closely linked to the late‑Victorian Aesthetic Movement?

“make it new”

“liberty, equality, fraternity”

“bread and roses”

“art for art’s sake”

Aestheticism prized beauty over moral or utilitarian aims. Its influence reached literature, dress, and domestic design.

Which 1870 law created school boards and expanded elementary education in England and Wales?

Elementary Education Act 1870

Public Health Act 1848

Factory Act 1833

Reform Act 1832

The act established publicly funded schools where provision was lacking. It marked a major step toward universal education.

Who was appointed Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom in 1850?

Gerard Manley Hopkins

Alfred, Lord Tennyson

Robert Browning

Matthew Arnold

Tennyson’s poetry captured themes of faith, doubt, and nationhood. He served as Laureate for much of the reign.

Julia Margaret Cameron is best known for pioneering work in which medium?

Sculpture

Architecture

Photography

Oil painting

Her atmospheric portraits and allegories used soft focus and long exposures. They helped define Victorian photographic art.

Who published the 1890 novel “The Picture of Dorian Gray”?

Bram Stoker

H. G. Wells

Arthur Conan Doyle

Oscar Wilde

Wilde’s only novel explored beauty, morality, and duplicity in fin‑de‑siècle London. Its themes sparked controversy and lasting influence.

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