Exam Review with "A Christmas Carol"

Based on the scene where Scrooge sees his lonely childhood, what do you predict he will realize about his current behavior?

• He will feel proud of his achievements.

• He will regret his past actions.

• He will be indifferent to his past.

• He will become more selfish.

How does Scrooge’s behavior before his transformation compare to societal attitudes toward wealth and poverty today?

• Scrooge was generous, unlike today's society.

• Scrooge was indifferent, similar to some modern attitudes.

• Scrooge was always kind, unlike today's society.

• Scrooge was poor, unlike today's wealthy individuals.

What key idea is highlighted by the visits from the three spirits in "A Christmas Carol"?

• Wealth is the most important aspect of life.

• Personal change is possible when confronting one's past, present, and future.

• The past should be forgotten.

• The future is predetermined and unchangeable.

Which detail about Scrooge’s future is most significant in convincing him to change? Explain your reasoning.

• The vision of his own neglected grave and the realization that he will die alone and unloved is the most significant detail that convinces Scrooge to change.
• The vision of a prosperous future filled with wealth and admiration from others.

In *A Christmas Carol*, what does Scrooge's transformation symbolize?

• The importance of wealth.

• The power of personal change and redemption.

• The inevitability of fate.

• The value of solitude.

What does Scrooge's initial behavior reflect about his view on wealth?

• He values generosity over wealth.

• He is indifferent to wealth.

• He prioritizes wealth over compassion.

• He believes wealth is unimportant.

Compare the tone of the scenes with the Ghost of Christmas Past and the Ghost of Christmas Present. How does Dickens achieve these tones?

• Through humor and satire

• Through fear and suspense

• Through nostalgia and warmth

• Through anger and resentment

How does the Ghost of Christmas Future's presence affect Scrooge?

• It makes him more greedy

• It terrifies him into reflection

• It amuses him

• It bores him

Who is the intended audience for "A Christmas Carol"?

• Children who enjoy ghost stories

• Victorian readers, particularly the middle and upper classes

• Modern-day philanthropists

• Historians studying the Victorian era

What transformation does Scrooge undergo in "A Christmas Carol"?

• From a wealthy businessman to a poor beggar

• From a selfish miser to a kind benefactor

• From a ghost to a human

• From a young boy to an old man