A Christmas Carol flash cards
scrooge giving presents on Christmas is an example of which theme?
redemption
‘as solitary as an oyster’ why is this a good simile to describe scrooge?
hard on the outside,soft on the inside
What is the setting for A Christmas Carol?
London, 1843
Who is the author of the book?
Charles Dickens
How many years ago did Marley die?
7 years
What is the purpose of Scrooge’s nephew’s visit to him on Christmas Eve?
Invite him to Christmas dinner
Does Scrooge fire Bob Cratchit for being late to work the day after Christmas? What happens?
No,He gives him a raise
What was Scrooge like as a child?
lonely and sad
Who does Scrooge send the Christmas turkey to?
The Cratchit family
How long did the Ghost of Christmas Present last?
1 day
What did Scrooge say when he heard “Merry Christmas”?
Ba humbug
How many nights did the Spirits take to accomplish their task?
1 day
Give 3 ways Victorian England is different from today?
No electricity, cars, or running water
No electricity, cars, or running water
What worried Scrooge when he visited the Cratchit’s on Christmas day with the Ghost of Christmas Present?
Tiny Tim was going to die
What did the chains Jacob Marley wore symbolize?
Missed opportunities to help others
