The Old Curiosity Shop Quiz
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About This Challenge
The Old Curiosity Shop is a classic novel by Charles Dickens that follows the story of the young orphan, Nell Trent, and her grandfather as they struggle to survive in a world filled with greed and deception.
- Set in Victorian London
- Features a mix of colorful characters
- Explores themes of poverty and social injustice
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- The Old Curiosity Shop is a novel written by Charles Dickens.
- It was first published in 1840-1841 as a serial.
- The story revolves around the life of a young girl named Nell Trent.
- Nell lives with her grandfather, who runs a shop full of curiosities.
- The shop is located in London.
- Nell's grandfather is addicted to gambling and often loses money.
- They have a villainous landlord named Daniel Quilp.
- Quilp wants to take possession of the shop and Nell.
- Nell and her grandfather are forced to leave London and go on a journey.
- They meet various eccentric characters during their journey.
- One of the characters they encounter is Dick Swiveller, a kind-hearted but lazy man.
- Another character is Kit Nubbles, a loyal friend to Nell.
- Nell's health starts deteriorating as the journey continues.
- Nell's grandfather eventually dies, leaving her alone.
- Quilp continues to pursue Nell and forces her into a life of beggary.
- Nell escapes from Quilp's clutches and seeks help from Kit.
- Nell's health continues to decline, and she eventually dies.
- The death of Nell shocks and saddens the readers.
- The novel explores themes of poverty, greed, and the corrupting influence of money.