LA stave IV and V A Christmas Carol
When they leave the Cratchit house, the Spirit and Scrooge end up in a graveyard. Scrooge is told to look upon a tombstone. Whose name is written on it?
Scrooge
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 on the little things has changed
Why is the Cratchit family so quiet and still when the Spirit takes Scrooge to see their tender emotions?
Tiny Tim has died.
Scrooge's major internal struggle has been resolved by the end of the novel.
True
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."
In Stave IV, 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 (who owed money to Scrooge)
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!" According to Scrooge's statement, for what is he hoping?
He is hoping that he can receive forgiveness and be saved.
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?
He offers a substantial donation.
Which joke does Scrooge play on Bob Cratchit the day after Christmas?
He pretends to be angry that Bob is late.
Is Scrooge a static or dynamic character? Explain your answer with examples from the story. Please be sure you do not use your book; only give examples from what you remember. Write at least three sentences. Your Answer:
Scrooge is a highly dynamic character because he went from bad to good in five staves. In the beginning of the book he was a selfish, greedy man who only cared about his money and himself. When two men came walking in they asked for a donation to the poor, he didn't give any money. At the end of the book, Scrooge gave a large a donation to the poor.
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 are selling clothing and blankets that belonged to a dead man.
Which emotion is being displayed by those the Spirit shows to Scrooge immediately after he says, "If there is any person in the town, who feels emotion caused by this man's death...show that person to me"?
delight and relief
Scrooge visits his ____________, Fred, on Christmas Day.
nephew
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?
one night
