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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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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