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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. During what holiday season was Scrooge left alone as a young boy?

2. What does Marley tell Scrooge these visitors will hold for him?

3. What does Scrooge eat a bowl of in front of the fire before he receives his first visitor?

4. What does Scrooge tell his employee to do in exchange for his time off for the holiday?

5. At what time will the first two visitors come for Scrooge?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Scrooge realizes that it is midnight and not noon, why does he vow to stay awake?

2. What other unusual sights and sounds plague Scrooge as he enters his home?

3. What happened to Scrooge immediately after Marley left?

4. Why is Scrooge's workplace so cold?

5. What does Scrooge see in the scene involving his old boss?

6. Who is Belle?

7. What is the appearance of Jacob Marley when he visits Scrooge in his bedroom?

8. Who is Fred, and what happens when he comes to visit Scrooge?

9. What does Belle notice that has changed about Scrooge, and how does she react?

10. How does the first spirit take Scrooge back in time?

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

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 3

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

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