MCQs:

1. When did primary education become compulsory, increasing the readership among children?

   – A) Early 18th century

   – B) Late 19th century

   – C) Mid-20th century

   – D) Early 21st century

2. Which press was established in France in 1857, devoted solely to children’s literature?

   – A) The Children’s Gazette

   – B) The Fairy Tale Press

   – C) The Children’s Press

   – D) The Young Readers’ Journal

3. What genre was popular among women readers in the 19th century?

   – A) Scientific journals

   – B) Novels

   – C) Technical manuals

   – D) Mathematical treatises

4. How did workers utilize the time gained from shortened working hours in the mid-19th century?

   – A) Engaging in sports

   – B) Self-improvement and writing political tracts

   – C) Traveling abroad

   – D) Starting their own factories

Answers and Explanations:

1. B) Late 19th century – Primary education became compulsory, leading to an increased readership among children.

2. C) The Children’s Press – Established in France in 1857, it focused solely on children’s literature.

3. B) Novels – Women became significant readers of novels, which also reflected their evolving roles in society.

4. B) Self-improvement and writing political tracts – Workers used their free time for self-education and expressing political views.