A Christmas Carol: Context (OCR GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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In what year did Charles Dickens write A Christmas Carol?
In what year did Charles Dickens write A Christmas Carol?
1843
What major social problem did Victorian industrial growth create?
What major social problem did Victorian industrial growth create?
Huge gap between rich & poor
What childhood experience did Dickens have that influenced his writing?
What childhood experience did Dickens have that influenced his writing?
He worked in a factory
Why was Dickens' father sent away during Charles' childhood?
Why was Dickens' father sent away during Charles' childhood?
To a debtor's prison
What did Dickens aim to highlight in A Christmas Carol?
What did Dickens aim to highlight in A Christmas Carol?
Difficult lives of the working class
Which Christian values fill the novella?
Which Christian values fill the novella?
Forgiveness, redemption & charity
How does Scrooge's character transform by the end?
How does Scrooge's character transform by the end?
From greedy to kind & generous
What message about personal change does the story convey?
What message about personal change does the story convey?
It's never too late to change
What does Dickens criticise about wealthy people in Victorian society?
What does Dickens criticise about wealthy people in Victorian society?
They ignored struggles of the poor
What does Scrooge represent at the beginning of the story?
What does Scrooge represent at the beginning of the story?
Uncaring attitude of wealthy people
What qualities does the story encourage people to show towards others?
What qualities does the story encourage people to show towards others?
Compassion & responsibility