Starter quiz

  • At what time the following evening did Marley's Ghost warn Scrooge to expect his visit from the first spirit?
    • 12am
    • 1am  ✓
    • 2am
    • 3am
    • 4am
  • What is symbolism?
    • something that links two ideas together
    • something that tells the reader something hidden
    • something that represents something else  ✓
    • something that helps the reader read between the lines
  • Scrooge's << >> is the only family member he has, but he treats him horribly, refusing to spend time with him or be kind to him.
    • 'nephew' ✓
  • What does the word 'empathy' mean?
    • to consider other people's ideas and beliefs
    • to feel sorry for someone
    • to feel love for someone
    • to understand how someone else might be feeling  ✓
    • to hate someone that has wronged you
  • Foreshadowing is...
    • when there are two similar characters who share similar pasts
    • when the character is able to predict the future
    • when the writer gives clues about a character's past
    • when the writer makes subtle hints about what is to come  ✓
    • when the writer starts the novel or book in the future
  • Match Scrooge's miserly actions up to the character they affect.
    • portly gentlemen
      Scrooge refuses to donate money to help the poor. ✓
    • Scrooge's nephew
      Scrooge declines his invite to Christmas dinner ✓
    • Bob
      Scrooge berates him for asking for Christmas Day off ✓
    • the caroler boy
      Scrooge brandishes a ruler at him and scares him away ✓
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