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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
What's an example of situational irony in A Christmas Carol?
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How does Scrooge's transformation reveal irony?
How does Scrooge's transformation reveal irony?
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What is ironic about Scrooge's initial attitude to Christmas?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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'?
Why did Charles Dickens write 'A Christmas Carol'?
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What did Dickens aim to convey about Scrooge's transformation?
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?
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?
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?
How does the story’s tone change from beginning to end?
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What mood does the Ghost of Christmas present create?
What mood does the Ghost of Christmas present create?
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What is the overall tone of 'A Christmas Carol'?
What is the overall tone of 'A Christmas Carol'?
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What is the main theme of 'A Christmas Carol'?
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?
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?
Who is the character in 'A Christmas Carol' who symbolizes the consequences of Scrooge’s actions?