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Writing about Stave 1

Quiz by Oak National Academy: GCSE English Edexcel

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  • Q1
    What warning does Marley's Ghost give to Scrooge in stave one of 'A Christmas Carol'?
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  • Q2
    How does Scrooge react to being asked for charity in stave one of 'A Christmas Carol'?
    He is indifferent and says he will think about it.
    He is eager to donate generously.
    He is afraid of being ridiculed if he donates.
    He gives a generous amount to the charity men.
    He refuses to give money to charity.
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  • Q3
    What is Scrooge's attitude towards Christmas and the festive season in stave one of 'A Christmas Carol'?
    He is terrified of Christmas.
    He despises Christmas and refuses to celebrate it.
    He loves Christmas and looks forward to celebrating it.
    He believes Christmas is a time for giving and sharing.
    He is indifferent to Christmas and isn't bothered about celebrating it.
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  • Q4
    In which year was 'A Christmas Carol' published?
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  • Q5
    What societal issues is Charles Dickens addressing through Scrooge's character and actions in Stave one of 'A Christmas Carol'?
    The lack of technological progress in Victorian England.
    The superiority of the upper class over the middle class.
    The importance of conformity in society.
    The benefits of industrialisation.
    The plight of the poor and the need for social reform.
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  • Q6
    Here is the word 'quintessential' used in a sentence: 'Scrooge, from 'A Christmas Carol', is a quintessential Victorian employer.' What might 'quintessential' mean?
    something that is lacking in essential qualities
    describing something that is flawed and imperfect
    representing the most perfect and typical example of something
    extremely unusual or rare example of something
    the most common or ordinary example of something
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