Writing an extended argument | Starter Quiz | Oak National Academy

How many spirits visit Scrooge over the course of the novella 'A Christmas Carol'?

• 5

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

Answer explanation

In total, four spirits visit Scrooge.

Which of the following is not a fear of Scrooge's in 'A Christmas Carol'?

• fear of abandonment

• fear of judgement

• fear of wealth

• fear of not leaving a legacy after death

• fear of poverty

Answer explanation

Scrooge does not have a fear of wealth in 'A Christmas Carol' - the opposite it true - he actively pursues wealth at the cost of his interpersonal relationships.

Complete the quotation from Stave 5 of 'A Christmas Carol': "I will ___ Christmas in my heart..."

Answer explanation

The complete quotation is: "I will honour Christmas in my heart..."

Complete the sentence: In 'A Christmas Carol', Scrooge embodies ___ ideology. Dickens uses Scrooge to criticise this ideology and its devastating impact upon society.

Answer explanation

In 'A Christmas Carol,' Scrooge embodies Malthusian ideology. Dickens uses Scrooge to criticise this ideology and its devastating impact upon society.

What does 'to evaluate' mean?

• to be able to explain something effectively

• to examine something from a single perspective

• to examine a quotation, looking for layers of meaning

• to weigh up the success of something by considering how effective it has been

• to make a quick decision between two options as to which is best

Answer explanation

To evaluate can mean to weigh up the success of something by considering how effective it has been.