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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. At what time does the Spirit leave Scrooge?

2. Who says that they have no patience for Scrooge's attitude and behavior?

3. Who says the line "Let me see some tenderness connected with a death" ?

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

5. In the cemetery, what part of the Spirit's body begins to tremble?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Scrooge see approaching him as the second Spirit leaves him and how does he react?

5. What does Scrooge witness at the pawnshop?

6. What does Scrooge see when he enters the cemetery?

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

8. How does Scrooge react to the music and the games of Fred's Christmas party?

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

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

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

Take some time to compare / contrast the three main spirits that come to visit Scrooge. What is the same about them? What is different? Why do you think it was important that Scrooge meet all three of them, rather than just one?

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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