A Christmas Carol: Characters (OCR GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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What does Scrooge's 'surplus population' quote reveal about his attitude towards the poor?
What does Scrooge's 'surplus population' quote reveal about his attitude towards the poor?
He sees them as a burden
What does Scrooge commit to when he says he'll 'keep it all the year'?
What does Scrooge commit to when he says he'll 'keep it all the year'?
Embracing Christmas spirit year-round
What does Bob Cratchit's toast to Scrooge demonstrate about his character?
What does Bob Cratchit's toast to Scrooge demonstrate about his character?
His kindness & gratitude
What literary technique does Dickens use in Bob's 'My little, little child' quote?
What literary technique does Dickens use in Bob's 'My little, little child' quote?
Repetition of 'little'
What does Tiny Tim symbolise in the novella?
What does Tiny Tim symbolise in the novella?
Innocence & society's neglect
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 Jacob Marley's chains represent?
What do Jacob Marley's chains represent?
Consequences of his greed & selfishness
Why is the word 'business' ironic in Marley's quote 'Mankind was my business'?
Why is the word 'business' ironic in Marley's quote 'Mankind was my business'?
He focused on money, not people
What do the 'shadows' represent when the Ghost of Christmas Past shows Scrooge his past?
What do the 'shadows' represent when the Ghost of Christmas Past shows Scrooge his past?
Reflections of the past
What does the 'light' symbolise in the Ghost of Christmas Past's quote?
What does the 'light' symbolise in the Ghost of Christmas Past's quote?
Truth & clarity
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' will result
How is the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come described?
How is the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come described?
Silent & mysterious
What does the difference between 'Will be' & 'May be' highlight in Scrooge's question?
What does the difference between 'Will be' & 'May be' highlight in Scrooge's question?
The possibility of redemption
How does Fred's view of Christmas contrast with Scrooge's initial attitude?
How does Fred's view of Christmas contrast with Scrooge's initial attitude?
Fred is positive, Scrooge bitter
What criticism does Fred voice about having wealth without helping others?
What criticism does Fred voice about having wealth without helping others?
It's meaningless