Exam 1 - A Christmas Carol

Question 1

In Stave 1, what does Scrooge say should happen to people who say “Merry Christmas”?

Answer 1

“Every idiot who goes with “Merry Christmas” on his lips should be boiled in his own pudding and buried with a stake of holly through his heart”

Question 2

In Stave 2, what does the Ghost of Christmas Past say to Scrooge about him as a child?

Answer 2

“A solitary child, neglected by his friends, is left there still.”

Question 3

In Stave 3, what does Tiny Tim say?

Answer 3

“God bless us, everyone!”

Question 4

In Stave 3, what does Bob say about Scrooge?

Answer 4

” ‘Mr Scrooge!’ said Bob. ‘I’ll give you Mr Scrooge, the founder of the feast!’ “

Question 5

In Stave 3, what does the Ghost of Christmas Past say to Scrooge, to mock him?

Answer 5

” ‘Are there no prisons?’ said the Spirit, turning on him for the last time with his own words. ‘Are there no workhouses?’ “

Question 6

In Stave 4, what does the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come do to show Scrooge his grave?

Answer 6

“The finger pointed from the grave to him, and back again”

Question 7

Give a quote to show how Scrooge is seen, during Stave 5?

Answer 7

“Scrooge was better than his word. He did it all and infinitely more; and to Tiny Tim, who did NOT die, he was a second father.”