Starter quiz

  • In stave 1 of 'A Christmas Carol', Scrooge is described as "solitary as an ______".
    • 'oyster' ✓
  • What is Scrooge's attitude towards the poor in stave 1 of 'A Christmas Carol'?
    • he empathises with them and wants to help
    • he views the poor as lazy and burdensome  ✓
    • he views the poor as an opportunity to make money
    • he views the poor as humble and inspirational
  • What does the Ghost of Christmas Past show Scrooge in stave 2 of 'A Christmas Carol'?
    • He shows Scrooge the fate he has in store - his fate is similar to Marley's.
    • He shows Scrooge as a baby in his mother's arms, crying out with hunger.
    • He shows Scrooge his past relationships with significant people.  ✓
    • He shows Scrooge the death of his beloved little sister Fan.
    • He shows Scrooge the pivotal moments in his past where he made the wrong choices  ✓
  • What does the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come teach Scrooge in 'A Christmas Carol'?
    • That he made immoral choices in his past relationships.
    • The importance of living a selfless and moral life.  ✓
    • That he should fear death because it is lonely.
    • The true meaning of Christmas and how to show Christmas spirit.
    • The idea of divine punishment and reward.
  • What is meant by the term 'supernatural'?
    • Events that are eerie or mysterious but can be explained through science.
    • Involving phenomena beyond the scope of scientific understanding or nature.  ✓
    • Advanced extra-terrestrial civilisations and their technologies.
    • A being that is wholly natural and organic.
  • Through the text 'A Christmas Carol', Dickens promotes values like empathy and charity, and champions the concept of social...
    • 'responsibility' ✓
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