Stave 3 Starter The Cratchit Family Christmas Dinner

What did the Spirit of Christmas Present do at Bob Cratchit's dwelling?

• Gave them a new goose

• Blessed it with the sprinkling of his torch

• Sang a Christmas carol

• Gave them money

How much did Bob Cratchit earn per week?

• Twenty "Bob"

• Fifteen "Bob"

• Ten "Bob"

• Five "Bob"

What was Mrs. Cratchit wearing during the Christmas dinner?

• A new gown

• A twice-turned gown with ribbons

• A silk dress

• A woollen coat

What did Master Peter Cratchit do with the potatoes?

• Boiled them

• Mashed them

• Fried them

• Roasted them

What was Tiny Tim's hope when he went to church?

• To sing in the choir

• That people would see him and remember who made lame beggars walk

• To receive a gift

• To meet Father Christmas

What was the Cratchit family's reaction to the goose?

• They were disappointed

• They thought it was too small

• They admired its tenderness and flavour

• They found it overcooked

What did Mrs. Cratchit worry about regarding the pudding?

• It might be too sweet

• It might not be done enough

• It might be too large

• It might be too spicy

What was Mrs. Cratchit's opinion of Mr. Scrooge?

• She thought he was generous

• She wished to give him a piece of her mind

• She admired him

• She was indifferent to him

What did Bob Cratchit propose as a toast?

• "To a prosperous New Year!"

• "A Merry Christmas to us all, my dears. God bless us!"

• "To the health of Mr. Scrooge!"

• "To the Cratchit family!"

What did the Ghost of Christmas Present predict about Tiny Tim's future?

• He would become a successful man

• He would recover completely

• He would die if the future remained unchanged

• He would travel the world