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

Whereabouts in Stave 2 of 'A Christmas Carol' is Scrooge shown the memories of Belle? Choose the most appropriate option.

• Before he sees his time at boarding school.

• Before he sees himself as Fezziwig's apprentice.

• Before he sees his sister little Fan.

• After he is shown Fezziwig's party.

• After he is shown himself reading.

Answer explanation

Scrooge is shown the breakdown of his engagement and Belle's happy life after he is shown Fezziwig's party.

How does Dickens present young Belle in 'A Christmas Carol'?

• As manipulative and conniving.

• As wicked and evil.

• As innocent and pure.

• As anxious and insecure.

• As courageous and brave.

Answer explanation

Young Belle is described as innocent and pure to reflect the happiness she could have brought Scrooge.

In Stave 2 of 'A Christmas Carol' when the Ghost of Christmas Past shows Scrooge the vision of Belle as an adult, what does he observe?

• She is living in poverty and is bitter towards Scrooge.

• She is a successful businesswoman and is pleased to see Scrooge

• She has passed away, and her family is grateful to Scrooge

• She is living a modest, but content life with a family.

• She is poor and destitute, living on the streets.

Answer explanation

When the spirit shows Scrooge how Belle's life turned out, he is shown her living a modest, but content life with a family.

Which of the following can be used as a synonym for 'wilful'?

• Deliberate.

• Wishful.

• Confident.

• Approach.

• Woeful.

Answer explanation

'Deliberate' can be used as a synonym for 'wilful' as both mean that something has been done purposefully.

Which of the following are appropriate interpretations for the following quotation: “May you be happy in the life you have chosen!”

• Dickens is reminding us that Scrooge made the decision to end the relationship.

• Belle is a spiteful character and is being sarcastic and insincere here.

• Belle is a kind character and is genuinely wishing Scrooge the best.

• Dickens is reminding us that Scrooge is responsible for his own isolation.

• Dickens is reminding us that our choices have consequences.

Answer explanation

These are appropriate interpretations of this quotation.