A Christmas Carol: Characters (Edexcel GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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What does Scrooge's 'surplus population' quote reveal about his character?
What does Scrooge's 'surplus population' quote reveal about his character?
His cold & uncaring nature
What does Scrooge mean by 'honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year'?
What does Scrooge mean by 'honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year'?
He'll embrace Christmas spirit year-round
What does Bob Cratchit's toast to Scrooge despite poor treatment show about him?
What does Bob Cratchit's toast to Scrooge despite poor treatment show about him?
His kindness & gratitude
Why does Dickens use repetition of 'little' in Bob's grief over Tiny Tim?
Why does Dickens use repetition of 'little' in Bob's grief over Tiny Tim?
To emphasise innocence & vulnerability
What does Tiny Tim's blessing 'God bless us, every one!' reflect?
What does Tiny Tim's blessing 'God bless us, every one!' reflect?
His pure-hearted nature
What do the 'vacant seat' and 'crutch without an owner' symbolise?
What do the 'vacant seat' and 'crutch without an owner' symbolise?
Loss & impact of poverty
What do Marley's chains represent in the novella?
What do Marley's chains represent in the novella?
Consequences of greedy & selfish choices
Why is Marley's use of the word 'business' in 'Mankind was my business' ironic?
Why is Marley's use of the word 'business' in 'Mankind was my business' ironic?
He focused on money, not helping people
What do the 'shadows' shown by the Ghost of Christmas Past represent?
What do the 'shadows' shown by the Ghost of Christmas Past represent?
Reflections of the past
What does the Ghost of Christmas Present warn will happen if Ignorance & Want are ignored?
What does the Ghost of Christmas Present warn will happen if Ignorance & Want are ignored?
Doom
What's the significance of 'Will be' vs 'May be' in Scrooge's question to the final ghost?
What's the significance of 'Will be' vs 'May be' in Scrooge's question to the final ghost?
It highlights possibility of redemption
What does Fred criticise about Scrooge's wealth?
What does Fred criticise about Scrooge's wealth?
He doesn't use it to help others