3.11.M - Quiz: A Christmas Carol, Staves IV-V Flashcards
After the visit from the third Ghost, Scrooge says, “ I don’t know what day of the month it is!…I don’t know how long I’ve been among the Spirits.”
How long did it take the Ghosts to take Scrooge on his journey?
two days
three days
one night
a full day
one night
As Scrooge leaves his house on Christmas morning, he notices the doorknocker again. Why do you think Dickens draws attention to this seemingly unimportant object?
to show how Scrooge’s perspective on the little things has changed
to show that Scrooge’s house is old and needs to be repaired
to show that Scrooge gets bored while waiting for the turkey to be delivered
to show that Scrooge is still seeing ghosts
to show how Scrooge’s perspective on the little things has changed
As Scrooge walks down the street on Christmas morning, he sees the men who came to his office looking for a donation for the poor. What does Scrooge do that surprises these men?
He offers a substantial donation.
He walks past without speaking to the men.
He is rude to the men as they approach him for money again.
He offers a substantial donation.
Scrooge visits his ____________, Fred, on Christmas Day.
nephew
Which joke does Scrooge play on Bob Cratchit the day after Christmas?
He does not come to work until he knows Bob would be there.
He fires Bob for being late.
He pretends to be angry that Bob is late.
He pretends to be angry that Bob is late.
In Stave IV, after seeing the dead man’s covered body, Scrooge says, “If there is any person in the town, who feels emotion caused by this man’s death,…show that person to me…”.
Whom does the Spirit show to Scrooge?
Scrooge’s former minister
Tiny Tim
Caroline and her husband (who owed money to Scrooge)
Bob Cratchit
Caroline and her husband (who owed money to Scrooge)
The Ghost takes Scrooge to a pawn shop where unclaimed items are sold. What is happening in this shop that is so vile to Scrooge?
They are selling Tiny Tim’s clothes.
They are selling clothing and blankets that belonged to a dead man.
They are selling clothing and blankets from a workhouse.
They are selling clothing and blankets that belonged to a dead man.
Which emotion is being displayed by those the Spirit shows to Scrooge immediately after he says, “If there is any person in the town, who feels emotion caused by this man’s death…show that person to me”?
despair
delight and relief
surprise and shock
delight and relief
Why is the Cratchit family so quiet and still when the Spirit takes Scrooge to see their tender emotions?
Their neighbor is very ill.
Tiny Tim has died.
They cannot afford food until next week.
Tiny Tim has died.
When they leave the Cratchit house, the Spirit and Scrooge end up in a graveyard. Scrooge is told to look upon a tombstone. Whose name is written on it?
Ebenezer Scrooge
The scene in the graveyard is considered the climax of this story. Remember that the climax is the turning point of the story, where the conflict begins to be resolved. What statement does Scrooge make that depicts this climax?
“I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.”
“Are these the shadows of the things that Will be, or are they shadows of the things that May be, only?”
“I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.”
Scrooge is terrified at the possibilities of what his life may become and makes the following statement: “Men’s courses will foreshadow certain ends, to which, if persevered in, they must lead…but if the courses be departed from, the ends will change. Say it is thus with what you show me!”
According to Scrooge’s statement, for what is he hoping?
He is hoping that he can receive forgiveness and be saved.
He is hoping that everyone will forget his bad deeds.
He is hoping to be able to re-do his entire life.
He is hoping that he can keep all his money.
He is hoping that he can receive forgiveness and be saved.
Scrooge’s major internal struggle has been resolved by the end of the novel.
True
False
True
Is Scrooge a static or dynamic character? Explain your answer with examples from the story. Please be sure you do not use your book; only give examples from what you remember. Write at least three sentences.
Your Answer:
At the beginning of the story, we see these two men and how Scrooge refuses to donate to the poor. Now at the end of the book, we see the same men, and Scrooge gives them a huge and generous donation. We also see how Scrooge treats Bob at the beginning of the story and how he complains about giving him Christmas day off and paying him for it. We see at the end of the story how Scrooge gives Bob a raise and how he takes care of his family.
