A Christmas Carol Quiz 2

What is the first clue for Scrooge at the start of Stave II that something isn't right?

• He hears the clanking of chains.
• A hand draws back the curtains of his bed.
• The clock hand suddenly turns quickly from hour to hour.
• He sees Marley's face in the door knocker.

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In which device does a writer give the reader hints about things to come later in the story?

• Prediction
• Foreshadowing
• Cliff hanger
• Illusion

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'...solitary as an oyster' is an example of ...

• a simile
• a metaphor 
• allusion
• idiom

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Why does Scrooge not want to help the poor with a Christmas donation?

• Because he feels that the poor need to die in order to decrease the population.
• Because he says that the poor are undeserving of his money. 
• Because he has already donated to the workhouse establishments.
• Because is tight-fisted and has no money to spare.

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What time did the second ghost arrive?

• Midnight
• 11pm
• 1am
• 2am

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Who does Scrooge see when he visits the house he grew up in? 

• His family having a huge Christmas celebration. 
• Him and his little sister alone on Christmas. 
• No one was home at all. 
• Young Scrooge was alone and reading a book. 

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Who is Little Fan? 

• Scrooge's younger sister who comes to take him home from boarding school. 
• Scrooge's ex-girlfriend who broke up with him because he was obsessed with money. 
• A classmate who made fun of Scrooge as a kid. 
• The ghost of Christmas past. 

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How does Scrooge feel about seeing his past?

• He isn't really interested
• He is excited, but then becomes very sad
• He doesn't remember any of it
• He is bored and unhappy

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To whom does Bob Cratchit raise a toast?

• Tiny Tim
• Marth
• Mother
• Scrooge

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The Ghost of Christmas __________ shows Scrooge his childhood. 

• Present
• Past
• Yet to Come
• Tomorrow

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