All Quotes that I have to know

Question 1

Fred
Clue: Apologetic Tone

Answer 1

“I am sorry for him. I couldn’t be angry with him if I tried. Who suffers by his ill-will? Himself, always.”

Question 2

Fred
Clue: Christmas

Answer 2

“A merry Christmas, uncle! God save you!”

Analysis
Fred’s enthusiastic greeting to Scrooge is significant, as it shows his consistent love and care for Scrooge despite his uncle’s hostility. The religious connotation adds depth to Fred’s goodwill and aligns with the theme of redemption.

Question 3

Fred
Clue: Rich

Answer 3

“What right have you to be dismal? What reason have you to be morose? You’re rich enough.”

Question 4

Fred
Clue: Christmas humour

Answer 4

“I’ll keep my Christmas humour to the last. So a merry Christmas to you, uncle!”

Question 5

Short summary of Fred and Scrooge’s relationship?

Answer 5

Fred’s optimism and warmth serve as a striking contrast to Scrooge’s miserly and cold-hearted nature. His character embodies the true spirit of Christmas—joy, compassion, and goodwill.

Fred’s empathy for his uncle, Scrooge, is clear here. Despite Scrooge’s coldness, Fred cannot bring himself to hate him.

Fred’s cheerful and warm greeting to Scrooge every Christmas, which Scrooge rejects but Fred continues to offer with kindness.

Fred challenges Scrooge’s attitude, pointing out that wealth does not grant a right to be unhappy.

Fred’s determination to maintain his joyful spirit in the face of Scrooge’s negativity.

Question 6

Cratchit Family
Clue: List

Answer 6

“The poor, the blind, the lame, the crippled, the sick and the dying…”

Question 7

Cratchit Family
Clue: Relationship between Bob Cratchit and Tiny Tim

Answer 7

“Bob Cratchit went to church with Tiny Tim, and the two were like brothers.”

Question 8

Cratchit Family
Clue: Bob to Tiny Tim at his ‘death’

Answer 8

“My little, little child!”

Question 9

Cratchit Family
Clue: God

Answer 9

“God bless us, every one!”

Tiny Tim

Question 10

What advice does Friar Laurence give regarding haste?

Answer 10

Wisely and slow. They stumble that run fast.

Highlights the theme of haste vs. caution. Ironic as the Friar later enables the couple’s reckless behaviour.

Question 11

What does Friar Laurence warn about passionate actions?

Answer 11

These violent delights have violent ends.

Foreshadowing the tragic fate of Romeo and Juliet.

Question 12

How does Friar Laurence describe the law that threatens death?

Answer 12

The law that threatened death becomes thy friend and turns it to exile.

Personification and irony used to comfort Romeo.

Question 13

What exclamation does Friar Laurence make regarding fate?

Answer 13

Unhappy fortune!

Expresses helplessness against fate.

Question 14

What does Friar Laurence imply about the power that thwarts their intentions?

Answer 14

A greater power than we can contradict hath thwarted our intents.

Suggests divine or cosmic interference.

Question 15

What does Benvolio say to break up a street fight?

Answer 15

I do but keep the peace: put up thy sword, Or manage it to part these men with me.

Reveals Benvolio’s peacekeeping nature.

Question 16

What metaphor does Benvolio use to describe his intentions?

Answer 16

I will make a calm of this outrage.

Shows his belief in order amidst chaos.

Question 17

What phrase introduces the concept of fate in the play?

Answer 17

A pair of star-crossed lovers take their life.

Intensifies dramatic irony.

Question 18

What does Juliet say about her grave and wedding bed?

Answer 18

My grave is like to be my wedding bed.

Foreshadows the fatal nature of their love.

Question 19

How does Romeo view himself after killing Tybalt?

Answer 19

O, I am fortune’s fool!

Highlights his impulsivity and despair.

Question 20

What colloquialism does Inspector Goole use to challenge Gerald?

Answer 20

I think you’re going to have to take it on the chin.

Breaks social class expectations.

Question 21

What statement shows Sheila’s moral growth regarding Eva’s treatment?

Answer 21

But these girls aren’t cheap labour – they’re people.

Reflects a shift from capitalist to human values.

Question 22

What ironic statement does Sheila make to her parents?

Answer 22

I suppose we’re all nice people now.

Exposes the hypocrisy of the older generation.

Question 23

What does Sheila express about her own behavior?

Answer 23

I behaved badly too. I know I did. I’m ashamed of it.

Shows genuine remorse.

Question 24

What is Inspector Goole’s final message about responsibility?

Answer 24

We are all responsible for each other.

Encapsulates Priestley’s socialist message.

Question 25

What does Inspector Goole emphasize about collective responsibility?

Answer 25

We don't live alone. We are members of one body. We are responsible for each other. ## Footnote Reflects Christian and socialist ideas.

Question 26

What accusation does Inspector Goole make towards the family?

Answer 26

Each of you helped to kill her. ## Footnote Forces characters to confront their actions.

Question 27

What denial does Mrs Birling express regarding responsibility?

Answer 27

I accept no blame for it at all. ## Footnote Shows her stubbornness and lack of empathy.

Question 28

What does Mr Birling claim about the Titanic?

Answer 28

The Titanic is unsinkable, and the fools who think otherwise are the ones who will pay the price. ## Footnote Highlights his arrogance and foolishness.

Question 29

What does Mr Birling boast about regarding his status?

Answer 29

I was almost certain for a knighthood in the next honours list. ## Footnote Reflects his vanity and obsession with reputation.

Question 30

How does Mr Birling criticize socialism?

Answer 30

The way some of these cranks talk and write now, you’d think everybody has to look after everybody else. ## Footnote Dismisses collective responsibility.

Question 31

What rhetorical question does Mr Birling ask about responsibility?

Answer 31

If we were all responsible for everything that happened to everybody, it would be very awkward, wouldn’t it? ## Footnote Illustrates his selfish worldview.

Question 32

What simile is used to describe Scrooge's solitary nature?

Answer 32

As solitary as an oyster. ## Footnote This suggests Scrooge is closed off and lonely, hinting at hidden potential.

Question 33

How does Scrooge relate to Tiny Tim after his transformation?

Answer 33

He became a second father to him. ## Footnote This illustrates Scrooge’s emotional change embracing family and compassion.

Question 34

What does Fred express about his feelings towards Scrooge?

Answer 34

I am sorry for him; I couldn't be angry with him if I tried. ## Footnote This demonstrates Fred’s kindness and unconditional familial love.

Question 35

What criticism does Fred make about Scrooge's wealth?

Answer 35

His wealth is of no use to him. He don’t do any good with it. ## Footnote This highlights Scrooge’s failure to use his riches benevolently.

Question 36

What exclamation does Fred use to greet Scrooge?

Answer 36

A merry Christmas, uncle! God save you! ## Footnote This embodies festive joy and contrasts with Scrooge’s bitterness.

Question 37

What harsh statement does Scrooge make about the poor?

Answer 37

If they would rather die… they had better do it, and decrease the surplus population. ## Footnote This exposes Scrooge’s cold utilitarianism and lack of compassion.

Question 38

What rhetorical questions does Scrooge ask regarding charity?

Answer 38

Are there no prisons? Are there no workhouses? ## Footnote This reflects society’s harsh treatment of the poor and Scrooge’s callousness.

Question 39

What pledge does Scrooge make about Christmas?

Answer 39

I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year. ## Footnote This marks Scrooge’s turning point toward moral growth.

Question 40

How does the narrator describe Scrooge at the end of the story?

Answer 40

He became as good a friend, as good a master, and as good a man, as the good old city knew. ## Footnote This celebrates Scrooge’s full transformation and redemption.

Question 41

What violent imagery does Tybalt use in Act 1, Scene 1?

Answer 41

What, drawn, and talk of peace! I hate the word as I hate hell, all Montagues, and thee. ## Footnote This reveals Tybalt’s aggression and the toxic feud in the play.

Question 42

What curse does Mercutio utter after being wounded?

Answer 42

A plague o’ both your houses! ## Footnote This links feuding and tragedy, blaming both families for his fate.

Question 43

What does Lord Capulet tell Juliet in Act 3, Scene 5?

Answer 43

Hang, beg, starve die in the streets. ## Footnote This shows Capulet’s anger and the breakdown of their relationship.

Question 44

What insult does Lord Capulet use towards Juliet?

Answer 44

Hang thee young baggage, disobedient wretch. ## Footnote This reflects patriarchal authority and expected obedience in Elizabethan society.

Question 45

What does Romeo express after Mercutio’s death?

Answer 45

Fire eyed fury be my conduct now. ## Footnote This shows Romeo’s shift to vengeance, driving the plot toward tragedy.

Question 46

What direct insult does Tybalt give to Romeo?

Answer 46

Thou art a villain. ## Footnote This highlights the honour culture and pride fueling the deadly feud.