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Stave 1: The Characterisation of Scrooge

Quiz by Oak National Academy: GCSE English Eduqas

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  • Q1
    Which of the following are aspects of Scrooge's appearance?
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  • Q2
    Which of the following similes does Dickens use to describe Scrooge?
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  • Q3
    Which method does Dickens use in the following quotation: "squeezing, wrenching, grasping, scraping, clutching"?
    verbs as adjectives
    adjectives as verbs
    adjectives as nouns
    nouns as adjectives
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  • Q4
    What do the verbs 'nipped' and 'shrivelled' suggest about Scrooge?
    They reflect his miserly nature as everything he does is to conserve resources.
    They reflect his success as a businessman, as he and Marley ran a company.
    They reflect his callousness and cruelty, as he refuses to donate to the poor.
    They reflect his lack of regard for his family, as he is rude to his nephew.
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  • Q5
    Which of the following is an example of asyndetic list?
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  • Q6
    Which of the following is the best explanation for why Scrooge doesn't really want to give Bob Christmas Day off?
    Scrooge hates Christmas and wants Bob to distract him from the festive goodwill
    Scrooge hugely values Bob's work and doesn't want to get behind on business
    Scrooge resents having to pay Bob for a day's work he doesn't complete
    Scrooge will be working on Christmas Day and wants some company
    He knows Bob has children and wants to stop him from being home at Christmas
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