Starter quiz

  • In 'A Christmas Carol', what is the purpose of the Ghost of Christmas Past's visit in Stave 2?
    • To warn Scrooge about the dangers of celebrating Christmas.
    • To show Scrooge scenes from his past and help him reflect on his life.  ✓
    • To teach Scrooge how to become a better businessman.
    • To take Scrooge on a tour of the world's greatest Christmas celebrations.
    • To share ghostly tales from the distant past.
  • Which of the following scenes does the Ghost of Christmas Past not show Scrooge in 'A Christmas Carol'?
    • His breakup with Belle, his former fiancee.
    • A Christmas party with the Fezziwigs.
    • The death of his beloved sister Fan.  ✓
    • The birth of his nephew Fred.  ✓
    • Young Scrooge reading by a feeble fire.
  • In 'A Christmas Carol', why does the Ghost of Christmas Past show Scrooge scenes from his earlier life in Stave 2?
    • To torment him with memories of his failures.
    • To remind him of the joy and generosity he once had.  ✓
    • To show him he has the capacity for empathy.  ✓
    • To convince him to stop celebrating Christmas.
    • To teach him a lesson about the importance of wealth.
  • In 'A Christmas Carol', what event leads to the end of Scrooge's relationship with Belle in Stave 2?
    • A misunderstanding caused by a stolen ring.
    • Scrooge's marriage proposal.
    • Scrooge's growing obsession with money and wealth.  ✓
    • Belle's decision to move to a different city.
    • A disagreement about how to spend Christmas.
  • In Stave 2 of 'A Christmas Carol', what impact does the memory of Belle have on Scrooge?
    • It fills him with anger and resentment.
    • It has no effect on him, and he remains unchanged.
    • It makes him very upset and he begs not to see any more.  ✓
    • It makes him want to seek revenge on those who hurt him in the past.
    • It makes him determined to win her back.
  • In reference to 'A Christmas Carol', which of these statements best illustrate Scrooge's attitudes towards his duties as an employer?
    • Scrooge believes his duty is to support Bob's family by paying him generously.
    • Scrooge believes his duty is to make Bob's life a misery at work.
    • Scrooge believes his duty is to support Bob and pay him fairly.
    • Scrooge believes his duty is simply to pay Bob for the work he puts in.  ✓
    • Scrooge believes that he doesn't need to be nice to Bob because he pays him.  ✓
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