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English 14 Public

The novella 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens

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How many ghosts or spirits are in this story?

2

4

3

1

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Which famous quote includes the word 'surplus'?

‘ If they would rather die, they’d better do it, and decrease the surplus population ‘

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What inequalities was Charles Dickens trying to highlight through his book?

Inequalities between rich and poor people.

Inequalities between dead and alive people.

Inequalities between able bodied and disabled people.

Inequalities between black and white people.

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Think of two ways that family is represented in the novel.

Bob Cratchit's family and Fred's family.

10

What is the name of Scrooge's boss when he goes back to visit his past?

Fezziwig

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What does the word 'covetous' mean in the quote "squeezing, grasping, scraping, clutching, covetous old sinner"?

cruel

unkind

tight fisted

jealous of others' weatlth

10

Who says this: "I wear the chain I forged in life"?

Jacob Marley

Ebenezer Scrooge

Bob Cratchit

The ghost of Christmas yet to come

10

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.

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Who ghost is the most sinister?

The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come

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Which of these in NOT a theme of the novel?

Poverty and social responsibility

War

Redemption

Family

10

Which stave is this quote from? "I am as light as a feather! I am as happy as an angel!"

Stave 5

15

What is the name of Scrooge's ex fiance?

Belle

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Which of these in NOT an example of how the story goes full circle?

Scrooge gives money to the charity men in stave 5.

Scrooge goes to Fred's house at the end.

Scrooge allows Bob to get lots of coal for the fire.

Scrooge sees Belle with her new husband.

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How does the weather represent Scrooge in the novel?

It is cold and bleak in stave 1, clear and bright in stave 5

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