A Christmas Carol! Flashcards
(20 cards)
What does Scrooge say to everyone in the first Stave when they mention Christmas? (Stave 1).
“Bah! Humbug!”
When Scrooge’s nephew shows up to see Scrooge, what does Scrooge say to his nephew? (Stave 1).
“Merry Christmas!”
When we are introduce to Scrooge, what is the phrase that the narrator says that is actually quite shocking? (Stave 1)
“But he answered to both names.”
What is the phrase that Dickens uses that is shocking but also quite humourous? (Stave 1).
“And solemnised it with an undoubtful bargain”
What quote could suggest why Scrooge isn’t a very happy man? (Stave 2).
“A solitary child, neglected by his friends, is left there still.”
What quote could show that Scrooge wasn’t always a grumpy man but a wonderous, no-caring (about money). (Stave 2).
“The happiness he gives is quite as great as if it costs a fortune.”
What quote show that Scrooge realises that people don’t see as a man that doesn’t belong in a happy society? (Stave 2).
“Quite alone in the world, I do believe.”
When we meet the Cratchit’s family, we find that they are very religious. In the Victorian times, people were very religious as well. (Stave 2).
“Merry Christmas to us all, my dears. God bless us!”
What is the semantic field that has stuff to do with food and poverty, when the the ghost of present arrives? (Stave 3).
“Turkeys, geese, game, poultry, brawn, great joints of meat, sucking-pigs, long wreaths of sausages, mince pies, plum-puddings, barrels of oysters, red-hot chestnuts, cherry-cheeked apples, juicy oranges, luscious pears, immense twelfth-cakes.”
What metaphor makes Scrooge sound like a very greedy man? (Stave 1).
“A tight-fisted hand at the grindstone.”
What quote suggests that the three ghosts have changed the way Scrooge sees life and how he should be happy in life? (Stave 5).
“I am as light as a feather, I am as happy as an angel, I am as merry as a school boy!”
When Scrooge is jumping about Victorian London, what quote could show that Scrooge is happy and know longer the grumpy old Scrooge who only cares about money? (Stave 5).
“Merry Christmas to everybody!”
What quote could also suggest that Scrooge isn’t just happy but that he is willing to give money to other people now?
“I’ll give you a shilling.”
When Scrooge says “I’ll send it to Bob Cratchit’s” what does Scrooge send? (Stave 5).
A the big price turkey.
How does Dickens describe how Scrooge interacts with the people he sees when is carrying on when he is out and about? (Stave 5).
“Scrooge regarded every one with a delighted smile.”
What does Scrooge say to the charity worker when he sees him when Scrooge is out and about? (Stave 5).
“A great many back payments”
What is the quote that Scrooge exclaims (It’s an imperative) that could show that he is emotionally vulnerable? (Stave 2).
“‘Remove me!’ Scrooge exclaimed, ‘I cannot bare it.’”
What quote could show that Scrooge is starting to feel regret and guilt? (Stave 2).
“But it’s too late now.”
What quote could suggest that Scrooge is starting to worry about Tiny Tim? (Stave 3).
“Tell me if Tiny Tim will live.”
What quote could show that Mrs. Cratchit is not fond of Scrooge? (Stave 3).
“Ogre… cast a dark shadow.”
