Stave 2: Belle: The one who got away | Starter Quiz | Oak National Academy

What was Belle's relationship with Ebenezer Scrooge in 'A Christmas Carol'?

• Sister.

• Former fiancee.

• Business partner.

• Landlord.

• Niece.

Answer explanation

Belle is Scrooge's former fiancee in 'A Christmas Carol'.

In 'A Christmas Carol', why did Belle break off her engagement with Scrooge?

• She found someone wealthier.

• She found someone nicer.

• She was forced to by her family.

• Scrooge was too kind and generous for her.

• She realised Scrooge was more interested in money.

Answer explanation

Belle breaks off her engagement with Scrooge because she felt that he valued money and financial gain more than he valued her.

What does Belle represent in Scrooge's past as seen in Stave 2 of 'A Christmas Carol'?

• She is a symbol of greed.

• She is a symbol of lost happiness.

• She represents loyalty and fairness.

• She represents the joy of Christmas.

• She represents Scrooge's lonely childhood.

Answer explanation

Belle represents Scrooge's lost happiness. He gave up his chance of happiness for money.

What does it mean to "corrupt" someone?

• To improve and enhance them.

• To make them behave dishonestly or immorally.

• To make them clean or virtuous.

• To provide them with guidance and support.

• To make them feel uncertain and anxious.

Answer explanation

To corrupt someone means to make them behave in a dishonest or immoral manner.

Complete the quotation from A Christmas Carol: "The happiness he gives, is quite as great as if it cost a...”

Answer explanation

Here's the full quote: "The happiness he gives, is quite as great as if it cost a fortune.”