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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In whose name is the Christmas toast given?

2. How long does the Spirit say that his earthly life will last?

3. What type of Christmas does Scrooge overhear Fred wishing him?

4. What does Scrooge notice is changing about the Spirit as they make their way through the Christmas celebrations?

5. What is the state of the two children who grasp at the Spirit's robe?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Fred's opinion of his uncle Scrooge?

2. What does the Spirit inform Scrooge is the fate of Tiny Tim?

3. What is Scrooge's response to the things that he sees in the cemetery?

4. What does Scrooge see when he visits the family eating dinner at the table?

5. What is the state of Tiny Tim?

6. How are the Cratchit family responding to the death of Tiny Tim?

7. What is the Spirit's response to Scrooge's question regarding help for the two children?

8. How does Scrooge react to the arrival of the third Spirit?

9. What other Christmases does the second Spirit take Scrooge to witness?

10. What is striking about the appearance of the third spirit?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Is this novel a comedy, or a tragedy? How does humor work throughout the novel? How does emotion? Which of the two seems to be a stronger force throughout the novel? Finally, do you think that the tone of the novel worked for the themes? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Wealth seems to be a very important element in this novel.

Part 1.) Compare / contrast the characters who have money in the novel with those who do not. Which are seen in a more positive light? What does this tell you about the way that Dickens views money?

Part 2.) Compare / contrast the way that Scrooge views money at the beginning of the novel with the way that he views money at the end of the novel. What does this tell you about the way that Dickens views money?

Part 3.) Compare / contrast the two different ways that Dickens seems to be presenting his theme of wealth. When you reached the end of the novel, what do you think Dickens' overarching message about money to his reader is?

Essay Topic 3

The idea of seeing spirits is one that requires a certain amount of faith. Do you believe that the spirits were physically present in Scrooge's room, or was he simply dreaming? What evidence do you have from the text to support your belief? Is the physical presence of the spirits important to the changes in Scrooge's character?

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