WorksheetsLiterary Elements of A Christmas Carol
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 16mins
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1.
In Staves IV and V how does the mood fluctuate?
a)
The mood changes from sinister to lighthearted when Scrooge is spared by The Ghost of Christmas Future
b)
The mood changes from dire and suspenseful to mocking Scrooge for changing in the face of fear.
c)
The mood starts out as suspenseful and eventually changes to tragic when Bob Crachit returns home to his family without Tiny Tim.
d)
Both Yellow and Blue are correct because the mood of the entire story is never subtle and constantly changing.
2.
What is an example of a change in tone in Staves IV and V?
a)
The tone changes from mourning to scornful to show how Scrooge and Tiny Tim both influenced people differently
b)
The tone changes from dark and spooky to optimistic when Scrooge makes the decision to change himself
c)
The tone changes from being critical of Scrooge to a continued mockery of his change in the face of death
d)
Both Yellow and Red are correct because just as the mood, what the author is trying to convey to the reader changes
3.
What does the Ghost of Christmas Future symbolize?
a)
Since the ghost is a pure black, ominous looking specter it symbolizes impending doom for Scrooge
b)
The specter is black, so it represents the greed that Scrooge bestowed upon others in his lifetime
c)
Since the specter appears at night it symbolizes darkness and mystery
d)
The specter symbolizes Scrooge's distaste for mankind because it is a shadowy, ominous figure
4.
What does Scrooge teasing Crachit show about his personality?
a)
It shows that Scrooge has a newfound sense of humor since he made it seem like Crachit was being punished.
b)
Scrooge continues to disrespect those he sees as less than him.
c)
Despite his lightheartedness, he was still internally upset with Crachit.
d)
Scrooge has a mean sense of humor but not a mean personality anymore.
5.
What is the most predominant theme in Staves IV and V?
a)
Moral Transformation- The reader is taken through a series of events that drastically change Scrooge's character
b)
Compassion and Forgiveness- Scrooge learns that the key to happiness is to be kind to those who can bring it
c)
Memory and The Past- Scrooge's initial character is a direct result of his past
d)
Both Yellow and Red because Stave V focuses on Scrooge's redemption
6.
What is a major lesson taught in Staves IV and V?
a)
Compassion, forgiveness and love are the key to happiness
b)
See life through the eyes of those who are not as fortunate as you
c)
Greed and selfishness will make you financially successful
d)
Other people's lives mean more than your wealth
7.
Why does Scrooge decide to change his character completely?
a)
Scrooge begins to feel bad because of his past mistakes
b)
Scrooge is deeply affected by the messages the specters brought and decides to change himself after being spared
c)
Scrooge decides to change himself because he felt bad for the poor
d)
Scrooge changes himself because he wanted people to value him for something other than his wealth
8.
What conflict does Scrooge face when he is taken to his own grave?
a)
Man vs. Self- Scrooge has to make a decision to change his morals completely
b)
Man vs. Paranormal- Scrooge is being victimized by the specter
c)
Man vs. Paranormal- Scrooge desperately tries to convince the specter to spare him
d)
Man vs. Nature- Scrooge is faced with the conflict of choosing whether to take the ghost's advice or not
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