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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. What is the name of the third Spirit?

2. Fill in the blank: What message does the Cratchit family embrace? That even in _______ there is hope.

3. When Scrooge is returned to his bedroom, what does he wake up clutching?

4. How does Scrooge feel about the party that Fred is holding on Christmas?

5. Which of the following does NOT describe the third Spirit?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What response did the community give to the Cratchit family following the death of Tiny Tim?

3. What does Scrooge promise to the Spirit in exchange for a chance to change his fate?

4. What is the state of Tiny Tim?

5. What is significant about the appearance of the second spirit?

6. What are the businessmen in the stock exchange discussing?

7. What does Scrooge witness at the pawnshop?

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

9. What happens when Scrooge awakens thinking he will soon see the second visitor?

10. What toast does Bob Cratchit give to Scrooge, and how does his family respond?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There were three spirits that came to visit Scrooge. Describe the first spirit and what he symbolized. What did he take Scrooge to see? How did his visit affect the change in Scrooge's character?

Essay Topic 2

Before the arrival of the three spirits, Jacob Marley came to visit Scrooge. First, explain the significance of Jacob Marley's visit. Then explain why Marley's presence was important before the arrival of the three spirits. Finally, discuss if you think the story would have been as effective if Dickens had left Marley out completely, and simply focused on the three spirits.

Essay Topic 3

In the opening chapter, the reader is introduces to Bob Cratchit and his relationship with Ebenezer Scrooge.

Part 1.) Compare/contrast the two men as they are presented in the beginning of the novel

Part 2.) Explain the working relationship between the two men.

Part 3.) Briefly theorize why Bob Cratchit chose to continue working in this environment.

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