Summary:
Moll Flanders is a novel by Daniel Defoe, published in 1722. It follows the life of the titular character, who is born in Newgate Prison and struggles through a life of poverty, deception, crime, and eventual redemption. Moll, driven by the desire for wealth and security, marries multiple times, engages in thievery, and manipulates people to survive.
Her life takes her through England and America, where she experiences fortunes and downfalls. Eventually, after being caught and imprisoned, she repents and reforms, living the rest of her life honestly. The novel explores themes of morality, survival, social mobility, and repentance, making it one of the earliest examples of the picaresque novel.
MCQs:
- Who wrote Moll Flanders?
A) Jonathan Swift
B) Daniel Defoe
C) Henry Fielding
D) Samuel Richardson
Answer: B) Daniel Defoe - Where is Moll Flanders born?
A) A workhouse
B) A wealthy estate
C) Newgate Prison
D) A ship at sea
Answer: C) Newgate Prison - What is Moll’s main goal throughout the novel?
A) To find true love
B) To become rich and secure
C) To travel the world
D) To become a famous writer
Answer: B) To become rich and secure
Moll Flanders - How many times does Moll marry in the novel?
A) Three
B) Five
C) Seven
D) Nine
Answer: B) Five - What crime does Moll primarily engage in?
A) Smuggling
B) Highway robbery
C) Pickpocketing and theft
D) Forgery
Answer: C) Pickpocketing and theft - Who helps Moll in her criminal activities?
A) Her husband
B) Her mother
C) A governess
D) A judge
Answer: C) A governess - Where is Moll eventually transported after being caught?
A) Scotland
B) The Caribbean
C) Australia
D) Virginia, America
Answer: D) Virginia, America - What happens to Moll at the end of the novel?
A) She is executed
B) She escapes prison and continues stealing
C) She repents and reforms
D) She becomes a nun
Answer: C) She repents and reforms - What is one of the main themes of Moll Flanders?
A) The supernatural
B) Social mobility and survival
C) The horrors of war
D) The importance of education
Answer: B) Social mobility and survival - What type of novel is Moll Flanders considered?
A) A Gothic novel
B) A romance novel
C) A picaresque novel
D) A science fiction novel
Answer: C) A picaresque novel
| Question | Answer |
| Novel Name | Moll Flanders |
| Author | Daniel Defoe |
| Year Published | 1722 |
| Main Themes | Crime, survival, morality, social class, redemption |
| Literary Devices | First-person narrative, realism, satire |
| Moll’s Main Crime | Theft and pickpocketing |
| Number of Marriages | Five |
| Moll’s Final Fate | Repents and reforms |
| Message | Struggles of women in society, the pursuit of wealth, and redemption |