Exploring characterisation in 'A Christmas Carol' | Starter Quiz | Oak National Academy

When reading, what is meant by a making a prediction?

• a list of technical or subject-specific terms with brief explanations

• when you find and remember specific information or details from the text

• a guess or inference about what might happen next in the story based on clues

Answer explanation

A prediction is making a guess using what we already know.

Which of these words has a similar meaning to 'mean'?

• jolly

• nasty

• unpleasant

• cruel

Answer explanation

Synonyms are a useful tool to make writing more varied and interesting.

Which of these words relate to Christmas?

• merry

• boring

• festive

• gloomy

Answer explanation

Dickens uses a variety of terms relating to Christmas to try to build a clear picture in the reader's head.

Which words also mean 'ghost'?

• spirit

• shape

• phantom

• mystery

Answer explanation

Ghosts are often used to represent people who have died.

True or false? Words sometimes have related words in different word classes.

(a)  

Answer explanation

Looking for familiar words inside unfamiliar words is a great strategy when you don't know what they mean.

What is Scrooge's first name?

• Bob

• Fred

• Ebenezer

• Eric

Answer explanation

Dickens sometimes refers to him as Scrooge and sometimes as Ebenezer.