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'A Christmas Carol' Stave 3: Christmas around the world

Quiz by Oak National Academy: GCSE English Edexcel

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  • Q1
    In Stave 3 of 'A Christmas Carol', the Ghost of Christmas Present shows Scrooge lots of scenes of different people celebrating ______ from all around the world.
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    30s
  • Q2
    Who is singing Christmas songs in 'a cheerful company gathered around the fire' in Stave 3 of 'A Christmas Carol'?
    Members of the local council.
    A group of carolers.
    A lonely traveller passing by.
    A local choir.
    A mining family.
    30s
  • Q3
    What does the Ghost of Christmas Present embody in Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol'?
    Christmas spirit.
    Poverty and hardship.
    The unknown future.
    Santa Claus.
    The past.
    30s
  • Q4
    When describing London at Christmas in Stave 3 of 'A Christmas Carol', Dickens exaggerates the scene. This is called being...
    Minimalist.
    Optimistic.
    Decorative.
    Hyperbolic.
    Descriptive.
    30s
  • Q5
    What method does Dickens use here in 'A Christmas Carol': "the French plums blushed in modest tartness"?
    Pathetic fallacy.
    Personification.
    An allegory.
    A simile.
    An extended metaphor.
    30s
  • Q6
    Why does Dickens show us the different scenes of groups of people celebrating Christmas in Stave 3 of 'A Christmas Carol'?
    To emphasise the importance of giving gifts at Christmas.
    To emphasise that singing is really important at Christmas.
    To emphasise that poverty is everywhere and the poor need help.
    To emphasise that Christmas is a time for introspection.
    To emphasise the importance of family and community at Christmas.
    30s

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