A Christmas Carol- Character Quotes

What literary device does Dickens employ to depict Scrooge's character as unfeeling and cold?

• Pathetic fallacy

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

What does the recurrent usage of the term 'little' in Bob Cratchit's dialogue underscore?

• Bob's pledge to his offspring

• The diminutive stature of Tiny Tim

• Bob's sorrow following the demise of Tiny Tim

• Bob's affection towards his kin

What term does Mrs Cratchit utilise to characterise Scrooge?

• Magnanimous

• Compassionate

• Charitable

• Miserly

What does the statement 'God bless us everyone' by Tiny Tim reveal about his persona?

• He is self-centered

• He is affluent

• He is hopeful

• He is devout

What is the symbolic representation of Marley's chains?

• Affection

• Avarice

• Joy

• Liberty

What does the imperative form of the verb 'rise' signify in the quote from the Ghost of Christmas Past?

• A suggestion

• An offer

• A command

• A request

What sentiment is elicited in the audience by the Ghost of Christmas Present's statement?

• Trepidation

• Indignation

• Compassion

• Exhilaration

How does Dickens portray the appearance of the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come?

• Enigmatic and captivating

• Amiable and inviting

• Ominous and threatening

• Luminous and merry

How is Fred's character depicted in the narrative?

• Apathetic and indifferent

• Brutal and unfeeling

• Optimistic and spirited

• Pessimistic and negative

Bonus 1 What is the significance of the Ghost of Christmas Past's light?

• It represents Scrooge's past mistakes

• It symbolises Scrooge's enlightenment

• It signifies the Ghost's power

• It indicates the presence of other spirits