Questions about the Ghost of Christmas Present

What is the significance of this quote? “ ‘Spirit, conduct me where you will. I went forth last night on compulsion and learnt a lesson which is working now. Tonight, if you have aught to teach me, let me profit by it.’” (664)

• It shows the character's willingness to learn and change.

• It indicates the character's fear of the unknown.

• It highlights the character's stubbornness.

• It reveals the character's indifference to the spirit's guidance.

How is Scrooge’s attitude toward this ghost different than the attitude he had with Marley at first and the Ghost of Christmas Past?

• Scrooge is more fearful and respectful towards this ghost.

• Scrooge is more dismissive and uninterested.

• Scrooge is more friendly and welcoming.

• Scrooge is indifferent and unchanged.

What does the Ghost of Christmas Present symbolically sprinkle from his torch?

• Joy

• Magic

• Kindness

• Christmas Spirit

On whom does he sprinkle that? Why do they need it the most?

What is Scrooge’s reaction when Christmas Present shows him the Cratchit home and Bob’s many children?

• He is indifferent and uninterested.

• He is moved and begins to feel compassion.

• He becomes angry and dismissive.

• He laughs at their poverty.

What is the significance of this quote? “If these shadows remain unaltered by the future, none other of my race will find him here.” (667)

• It suggests a change in the future is necessary to prevent a negative outcome.

• It indicates that the speaker is confident about the future.

• It implies that the shadows are a metaphor for hope.

• It shows that the speaker is indifferent to the future.

How does hearing his own words about “surplus population” echoed by the Ghost of Christmas Present affect Scrooge? (667)

• It makes Scrooge feel proud of his past statements.

• It has no effect on Scrooge.

• It makes Scrooge feel ashamed and regretful.

• It makes Scrooge angry at the Ghost.

How does Scrooge’s reaction to the Ghost of Christmas Present’s prediction for Tiny Tim further develop the plot?

• It shows Scrooge's indifference to Tiny Tim's fate.

• It highlights Scrooge's growing concern for others.

• It reveals Scrooge's anger towards the Ghost.

• It demonstrates Scrooge's disbelief in the Ghost's predictions.

What is Mrs. Cratchit’s response to Bob’s toast to Scrooge?

• She is grateful and agrees with the toast.

• She is angry and refuses to toast to Scrooge.

• She is indifferent and does not care about the toast.

• She is happy and praises Scrooge.

What is the significance of this quote? “ ‘They don’t sing very well, do they? But, nonetheless, they do sing….. think of that Scrooge. Fifteen shillings a week and they do sing…’”

• It highlights the joy and resilience of people despite financial hardships.

• It criticizes the poor singing abilities of the characters.

• It emphasizes the importance of money over happiness.

• It shows Scrooge's disdain for music.