WorksheetsA Christmas Carol - Stave 2 - Reading Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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1.
“Scrooge, starting up into a half-recumbent attitude, found himself face to face with the unearthly visitor who drew them: as close to it as I am now to you, and I am standing in the spirit at your elbow.” When Dickens uses narrative intrusion as the first spirit arrives, his tone is _____ to ensure the reader is not frightened by the ghost.
a)
sarcastic
b)
lighthearted
c)
foreboding
d)
reverent
2.
Why does the Ghost of Christmas past have contrasting symbols of holly and summer flowers on his garments?
a)
The holly symbolizes ever-present spirits and the flowers represent time.
b)
The holly represents Scrooge and the flowers represent his life.
c)
The holly symbolizes Christmas and the flowers represent youth and growth.
d)
The holly symbolizes Scrooge’s present and the flowers represent his future.
3.
On Scrooge’s first journey into past Christmases, he sees himself _____.
a)
Alone in the schoolyard being taunted.
b)
On the road with others wishing Merry Christmas to passersby.
c)
Alone in a classroom with his books and characters as friends.
d)
With his sister playing a light game of blindman’s buff.
4.
Of what present-day encounter does the first visit remind Scrooge?
a)
the caroler outside his house
b)
the vision of Marley’s face as a door knocker
c)
his clerk applauding his nephew
d)
the gentlemen seeking charity
5.
Why does Scrooge cry upon seeing his younger self?
a)
He is saddened by the solitude he experienced in youth.
b)
He is overjoyed remembering the wonderful books he read.
c)
He is frightened by the presence of the ghost.
d)
He regrets the man he has become.
6.
What can be inferred about Scrooge’s sister?
a)
She died as a young woman.
b)
She loved Scrooge very much.
c)
She had one son, the nephew from Stave 1.
d)
All of these
7.
How is Fezziwig directly contrasted with Scrooge in present day?
a)
He is a jolly, benevolent boss.
b)
He also withholds coal from his clerks.
c)
He celebrates Christmas with his wife.
d)
All of these
8.
What notable change had taken root in Scrooge when he sees himself as a younger man with Belle?
a)
He worked long hours neglecting his health.
b)
He valued money more than personal relationships.
c)
He chose Belle over his work.
d)
He had started giving to charity.
9.
How does Scrooge feel when seeing Belle’s daughter?
a)
He is thankful he did not marry and have children.
b)
He is jealous of the family’s wealth.
c)
He regrets not marrying or having children.
d)
He is angry that Belle’s children misbehave.
10.
What remark(s) by Belle’s husband causes Scrooge to pull down the Ghost’s cap and transport away from the final visit on this journey?
a)
Scrooge is still in love with Belle.
b)
Scrooge is the wealthiest man in town.
c)
Scrooge is quite alone in this world.
d)
All of these
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