3.11.M - Quiz: A Christmas Carol, Staves IV-V

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True or False: Scrooge's internal struggle been resolved by the end of the novel.

True

As Scrooge leaves his house on Christmas morning, he notices the doorknocker again. Why do you think Dickens draws attention to this seemingly unimportant object?

to show how Scrooge's perspective of the little things have changed

What gift did Scrooge send to his clerk, Mr. Cratchit, on Christmas morning?

the prize turkey in the butcher's window

The scene in the graveyard is considered the climax of this story. Remember that the climax is the turning point of the story, where the conflict begins to be resolved. What statement does Scrooge make that depicts this climax?

"I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year."

After the visit from the third Ghost, Scrooge says, "I don't know what day of the month it is!...I don't know how long I've been among the Spirits." How long did it take the Ghosts to take Scrooge on his journey?

1 night

Scrooge is terrified at the possibilities of what his life may become and makes the following statement: "Men's courses will foreshadow certain ends, to which, if persevered in, they must lead...but if the courses be departed from, the ends will change. Say it is thus with what you show me!" Scrooge reveals in his statement that he is hoping for a _______ ________.

A second chance

How do you think Scrooge's actions had an effect on Tiny Tim's fate in this stave?

Bob Cratchit could not afford any medical care

After seeing the dead man's covered body, Scrooge says, "If there is any person in the town, who feels emotion caused by this man's death,...show that person to me..." Whom does the Spirit show to Scrooge?

Caroline and her husband

What emotion is being displayed by those the Spirit shows to Scrooge (see previous question)?

Delight and relief

At the beginning of the stave, Dickens describes Scrooge's demeanor. Has Scrooge changed? What type of character is he?

Dynamic

What joke did Scrooge play on Bob Cratchit the day after Christmas?

He pretended to be angry that Bob was late

What is the setting at the beginning of this stave?

Scrooge's bedroom

As Scrooge is complaining about the vile treatment of this poor, dead soul, the scene suddenly changes to a bedroom. Whose bedroom is this?

The dead man's

The Ghost takes Scrooge to a pawn shop (where unclaimed items are sold). What is happening in this shop that is so vile to Scrooge?

They were selling Scrooge's goods

Whom does Scrooge visit on Christmas day?

his nephew

As Scrooge walks down the street on Christmas morning, he sees the men who came to his office looking for a donation for the poor. What does Scrooge do that surprises these men?

offers a donation


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