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A Christmas Carol

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  • Think of two ways that family is represented in the novel.
    Bob Cratchit's family and Fred's family.
  • What inequalities was Charles Dickens trying to highlight through his book?
    Inequalities between black and white people.
    Inequalities between rich and poor people.
    Inequalities between dead and alive people.
    Inequalities between able bodied and disabled people.
  • Why does this quote appear twice in the book "Are there no prisons? Are there no workhouses?"
    Scrooge says it first to the charity men and then later the Ghost of Christmas yet to come repeats it back to him.
  • Which stave is this quote from? "I am as light as a feather! I am as happy as an angel!"
    Stave 5
  • What is the name of Scrooge's boss when he goes back to visit his past?
    Fezziwig
  • How many ghosts or spirits are in this story?
    1
    2
    4
    3
  • Who says this: "I wear the chain I forged in life"?
    Ebenezer Scrooge
    The ghost of Christmas yet to come
    Jacob Marley
    Bob Cratchit
  • What does the word 'covetous' mean in the quote "squeezing, grasping, scraping, clutching, covetous old sinner"?
    unkind
    cruel
    tight fisted
    jealous of others' weatlth
  • What is the name of Scrooge's ex fiance?
    Belle
  • Which of these in NOT a theme of the novel?
    Redemption
    Poverty and social responsibility
    Family
    War
  • Which of these in NOT an example of how the story goes full circle?
    Scrooge goes to Fred's house at the end.
    Scrooge gives money to the charity men in stave 5.
    Scrooge allows Bob to get lots of coal for the fire.
    Scrooge sees Belle with her new husband.
  • Who ghost is the most sinister?
    The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
  • Which famous quote includes the word 'surplus'?
    ‘ If they would rather die, they’d better do it, and decrease the surplus population ‘
  • How does the weather represent Scrooge in the novel?
    It is cold and bleak in stave 1, clear and bright in stave 5