Christmas Spirit

Question 1

Introduction

Answer 1

Time for charity and Goodwill

Embracing Christmas spirit leads to joy

Rejecting Christmas period, result in loneliness

Question 2

B.H

Answer 2

Bah! Humbug!

Scrooge’s catchphrase reflects total rejection of festive joy.
Dickens sets up the contrast between cold-heartedness and celebration.

Question 3

I.O.O.A.Y.S.P.B

Answer 3

It’s only once a year, sir, pleaded Bob

Bob’s humble plea shows how Christmas means hope for the poor.
Dickens promotes seasonal generosity as a moral duty.

Question 4

I.H.A.T.O.C.A.A.G.T

Answer 4

I have always thought of Christmas time… As a good time

Fred’s monologue defines the true spirit of Christmas: love, giving, unity.
Dickens uses Fred to challenge capitalist values.

Question 5

Y.H.M.B.S.F.N.M.W.T

Answer 5

yo ho, my boys! Said Fezziwig. No more work tonight.

Fezziwig embodies joy and community through celebration and kindness.
Dickens contrasts him with Scrooge’s miserly ways.

Question 6

E.M.A.T.H.A.C.T

Answer 6

Every man among them hum a Christmas tune

Christmas unites all social classes in joy.
Dickens presents the festive spirit as universal and inclusive.

Question 7

P.T.R.W.M.L.B.W

Answer 7

Pleasant to remember… Who made lame beggars walk

Reference to Jesus connects Christmas with healing and charity.
Dickens roots the Christmas spirit in Christian values of compassion.

Question 8

I.W.H.C.I.M.H

Answer 8

I will honour Christmas in my heart

Scrooge’s epiphany marks his full embrace of festive spirit.
Christmas becomes a symbol of permanent transformation.

Question 9

R.Y.S.A.E.T.A.Y.S.F

Answer 9

raise your salary and endeavour to assist your struggling family

Scrooge expresses the Christmas spirit through action, not words.Dickens shows that true Christmas spirit involves caring for others.