A Christmas Carol Stave 3

Describe the Ghost of Christmas Present and its impact on Scrooge.

• The Ghost of Christmas Present is a silent and mysterious figure who leaves Scrooge feeling confused and unchanged.

• The Ghost of Christmas Present is a small, timid spirit who has no impact on Scrooge.

• The Ghost of Christmas Present is described as a jolly giant who shows Scrooge the joy and celebration of Christmas. It impacts Scrooge by making him realize the importance of love, generosity, and compassion towards others, leading to a change in his attitude and behavior.

• The Ghost of Christmas Present is a scary and intimidating figure who terrifies Scrooge into submission.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Provide a quote that reflects the Cratchit family's resilience and love for each other.

• I wish it could be Christmas every day!

• Bah, humbug!

• God bless us, every one!

• I don't want any presents!

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Explain the symbolism of the Christmas dinner in Stave 3.

• The Christmas dinner symbolizes the importance of material wealth and possessions

• The Christmas dinner symbolizes the need for excessive consumption and indulgence

• The Christmas dinner symbolizes the spirit of generosity, love, and togetherness, as well as the transformation of Scrooge from a selfish and cold-hearted person to a compassionate and caring individual.

• The Christmas dinner symbolizes the decline of traditional values and family bonds

What do Want and Ignorance symbolize in A Christmas Carol? Provide a quote to support your answer.

• Want and Ignorance symbolize the consequences of greed and lack of knowledge in A Christmas Carol.

• Want and Ignorance symbolize the importance of wealth and knowledge in A Christmas Carol.

• Want and Ignorance symbolize the joy of giving and sharing in A Christmas Carol.

• Want and Ignorance symbolize the virtues of generosity and wisdom in A Christmas Carol.

How does Scrooge's attitude towards Christmas change in Stave 3? Provide a quote to illustrate this change.

• Scrooge's attitude towards Christmas changes from being dismissive and grumpy to being more open and joyful.

• Scrooge's attitude towards Christmas changes from being generous to being more stingy.

• Scrooge's attitude towards Christmas changes from being cheerful to being more isolated.

• Scrooge's attitude towards Christmas changes from being indifferent to being terrified.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Discuss the role of the Ghost of Christmas Present in highlighting social issues in Stave 3.

• The Ghost of Christmas Present highlights social issues such as poverty, ignorance, and want by showing Scrooge the lives of the Cratchit family and others in the community.

• The Ghost of Christmas Present highlights social issues such as climate change and pollution by showing Scrooge the effects of industrialization on the environment.

• The Ghost of Christmas Present highlights social issues such as unemployment and economic inequality by showing Scrooge the struggles of the Cratchit family and others in the community.

• The Ghost of Christmas Present highlights social issues such as healthcare and education by showing Scrooge the lack of access to medical treatment and schooling for the poor in the community.

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

What does the Cratchit family's Christmas celebration reveal about their character and values? Provide a quote to support your answer.

• The Cratchit family's Christmas celebration reveals their dishonesty and deceitfulness.

• The Cratchit family's Christmas celebration reveals their laziness and lack of ambition.

• The Cratchit family's Christmas celebration reveals their resilience, love, and gratitude despite their difficult circumstances. This is shown when Bob Cratchit toasts to Scrooge, saying 'I'll give you Mr. Scrooge, the Founder of the Feast!'

• The Cratchit family's Christmas celebration reveals their greed and materialism.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Explain the significance of the Ghost of Christmas Present's torch and the children hidden beneath his robe.

• The torch is a symbol of the Ghost's love for camping

• The torch represents the light of generosity and goodwill, while the children symbolize ignorance and want, highlighting the themes of charity and social responsibility.

• The children symbolize the importance of education and literacy

• The torch represents the need for more fire safety regulations

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How does the theme of generosity and compassion manifest in Stave 3? Provide a quote to exemplify this theme.

• Bob Cratchit's frustration with Scrooge's lack of compassion

• The Ghost of Christmas Present showing Scrooge the poverty and suffering of others

• Fred's invitation to Scrooge for the Christmas party exemplifies the theme of generosity and compassion in Stave 3.

• Scrooge refusing to give money to the charity collectors

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How does the Ghost of Christmas Present's visit affect Scrooge's understanding of the Christmas spirit? Provide a quote to illustrate this understanding.

• Scrooge's understanding of the Christmas spirit remains unchanged after the Ghost of Christmas Present's visit.

• Scrooge's understanding of the Christmas spirit becomes more negative after the Ghost of Christmas Present's visit.

• Scrooge's understanding of the Christmas spirit becomes more positive after the Ghost of Christmas Present's visit, as he begins to see the joy and love that Christmas brings to people, even in the face of adversity.

• Scrooge's understanding of the Christmas spirit becomes more confused after the Ghost of Christmas Present's visit.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3