A Christmas Carol - Stave 2 - Reading Flashcard

Front

When Dickens uses narrative intrusion as the first spirit arrives, his tone is _____ to ensure the reader is not frightened by the ghost.

Back

lighthearted

Front

Why does the Ghost of Christmas past have contrasting symbols of holly and summer flowers on his garments?

Back

The holly symbolizes Christmas and the flowers represent youth and growth.

Front

On Scrooge’s first journey into past Christmases, he sees himself _____

Back

Alone in a classroom with his books and characters as friends.

Front

Of what present-day encounter does the first visit remind Scrooge? Options: the caroler outside his house, the vision of Marley’s face as a door knocker, his clerk applauding his nephew, the gentlemen seeking charity

Back

the caroler outside his house

Front

Why does Scrooge cry upon seeing his younger self?

Back

He is saddened by the solitude he experienced in youth.

Front

What can be inferred about Scrooge’s sister?

Back

She died as a young woman, she loved Scrooge very much, and she had one son, the nephew from Stave 1.

Front

How is Fezziwig directly contrasted with Scrooge in present day?

Back

He is a jolly, benevolent boss.

Front

What notable change had taken root in Scrooge when he sees himself as a younger man with Belle?

Back

He valued money more than personal relationships.

Front

How does Scrooge feel when seeing Belle’s daughter?

Back

He regrets not marrying or having children.

Front

What remark(s) by Belle’s husband causes Scrooge to pull down the Ghost’s cap and transport away from the final visit on this journey? Options: Scrooge is still in love with Belle., Scrooge is the wealthiest man in town., Scrooge is quite alone in this world., All of these

Back

Scrooge is quite alone in this world.