A Christmas Carol: Context (Edexcel GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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In what year was A Christmas Carol written?
In what year was A Christmas Carol written?
1843
During which historical period was A Christmas Carol written?
During which historical period was A Christmas Carol written?
Victorian era
What happened to Charles Dickens' father?
What happened to Charles Dickens' father?
Sent to debtor's prison
Which social class did Dickens want to highlight in A Christmas Carol?
Which social class did Dickens want to highlight in A Christmas Carol?
Working class
What was rapidly growing during the Victorian era?
What was rapidly growing during the Victorian era?
Factories & industries
What does Scrooge represent at the beginning of the story?
What does Scrooge represent at the beginning of the story?
Uncaring attitude of wealthy
What do the Cratchit family show in the novella?
What do the Cratchit family show in the novella?
Hardships faced by poor
Which Christian values fill the novella?
Which Christian values fill the novella?
Forgiveness, redemption & charity
How is Ebenezer Scrooge described at the start?
How is Ebenezer Scrooge described at the start?
Greedy & selfish
What did Dickens criticise the rich for doing?
What did Dickens criticise the rich for doing?
Ignoring struggles of poor
What does Scrooge's transformation reflect?
What does Scrooge's transformation reflect?
Anyone can repent & improve
What message does Dickens send about changing oneself?
What message does Dickens send about changing oneself?
Never too late to change