A Christmas Carol - The Beginning

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What is the main occupation of Ebenezer Scrooge?

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Accountant/Banker

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What is a workhouse?

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A place in London during Charles Dickens' time where people who could not pay their bills lived and worked to cover their costs.

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True or False: Bob Cratchit can take coal from Scrooge's coal box whenever he wants.

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False

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True or False: Many children during Charles Dickens' time worked at least 12 hours a day.

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True

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True or False: Children and adults were paid the same amount for the same jobs during Dickens' time.

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False

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What was a common condition of workhouses during Charles Dickens' time?

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They were not pleasant places to live.

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What does the term 'Victorian Era' refer to?

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The period of Queen Victoria's reign from 1837 to 1901, marked by industrial, cultural, political, scientific, and military change.

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What is the significance of Christmas in 'A Christmas Carol'?

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It represents a time of generosity, compassion, and transformation.

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Who is Bob Cratchit?

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Scrooge's underpaid and overworked clerk, representing the struggles of the poor.

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What does Scrooge's character represent at the beginning of 'A Christmas Carol'?

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Greed, selfishness, and a lack of compassion.