A Christmas Carol Review Questions

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25 questions
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Who visits Scrooge to warn him about the forthcoming apparitions?

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What is the significance of the chain Marley's ghost was wearing?

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What is the primary purpose of the Ghost of Christmas Past's visit to Scrooge?

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How does Scrooge change after being visited by the three spirits?

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In what form of irony does Scrooge mock the poor?

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What's an example of situational irony in A Christmas Carol?

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How does Scrooge's transformation reveal irony?

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What is ironic about Scrooge's initial attitude to Christmas?

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What is Scrooge's initial attitude towards Christmas at the start of the story?

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What can be considered as the turning point of Scrooge's transformation?

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What signifies Scrooge's change in character at the end of the story?

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In 'A Christmas Carol', Marley's ghost has an 'ominous' presence. How might you describe the feeling in the room?

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Scrooge often 'beseeches' the spirits throughout the story. What does it mean to beseech someone?

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The character of Fred is often described as 'jovial'. Based on the context, what does jovial mean?

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Tiny Tim is known for his 'blithe' spirit. Given the context clues, what does blithe mean?

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Why did Charles Dickens write 'A Christmas Carol'?

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What did Dickens aim to convey about Scrooge's transformation?

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What is the purpose of Ghost of Christmas Past's visit?

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What mood is primarily established when Scrooge encounters Marley's ghost for the first time?

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How does the story’s tone change from beginning to end?

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What mood does the Ghost of Christmas present create?

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What is the overall tone of 'A Christmas Carol'?

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What is the main theme of 'A Christmas Carol'?

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Why does Scrooge's nephew Fred invite him to Christmas dinner every year?

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Who is the character in 'A Christmas Carol' who symbolizes the consequences of Scrooge’s actions?