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What was remarkable about the Ghost's size?

He was unable to fit beneath a low roof

He was larger than any other ghost

He could accommodate himself to any place with ease (correct)

He was as tall as a lofty hall

Why did the Ghost visit Scrooge's clerk's house?

To show off his power

Out of sympathy for all poor men (correct)

To bless Bob Cratchit's dwelling

To demonstrate his kind, generous nature

How much did Bob Cratchit earn per week?

Twenty bob

Ten bob

Thirty bob

Fifteen bob (correct)

What did Mrs. Cratchit use to lay the cloth?

Assistance from Belinda Cratchit Signup and view all the answers

What did Master Peter Cratchit do with the potatoes?

Plunged a fork into the saucepan Signup and view all the answers

How did the young Cratchits react to the smell of the goose?

They danced about the table and exalted Master Peter Cratchit Signup and view all the answers

Why was Martha late?

She had work to finish up the night before Signup and view all the answers

How did Mrs. Cratchit react to Martha's arrival?

Kissing her a dozen times Signup and view all the answers

What did the young Cratchits ask Martha about?

The goose Signup and view all the answers

What did the young Cratchits ask Martha to do upon their father's arrival?

Hide Signup and view all the answers

What did Tiny Tim bear upon his shoulder?

A little crutch Signup and view all the answers

Why did Bob Cratchit have a sudden declension in his high spirits?

Martha was not coming home on Christmas Day Signup and view all the answers

What did Tiny Tim express hope for on the way home from church?

That people saw him in the church and remembered who made lame beggars walk and blind men see Signup and view all the answers

What did Mrs. Cratchit wish to give Mr. Scrooge to feast upon?

A piece of her mind Signup and view all the answers

What did Tiny Tim do at the family gathering?

Sang a song about a lost child Signup and view all the answers

What did Bob Cratchit have in his eye for Master Peter?

A situation that would bring in five-and-sixpence weekly Signup and view all the answers

What did Martha plan to do on the holiday?

Lie abed for a good long rest Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Scrooge observing the Cratchit family dinner?

It marks a pivotal moment in Scrooge's transformation and growing empathy towards others Signup and view all the answers

What does the Ghost of Christmas Present indicate about Tiny Tim's future?

If nothing changes, the child will die Signup and view all the answers

What does the Spirit warn Scrooge about in regards to the boy?

The boy's fate is doomed unless the writing on his brow is erased Signup and view all the answers

What does Scrooge suggest as a refuge or resource for those warned by the Spirit?

Prisons and workhouses Signup and view all the answers

What does Scrooge witness as the last stroke of the bell ceases to vibrate?

A solemn Phantom coming towards him Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Spirit using Scrooge's own words against him?

It represents the inevitability of facing one's own words and deeds Signup and view all the answers

What game did Scrooge's nephew and his guests play at the Christmas party?

How, When, and Where Signup and view all the answers

What time does the Ghost of Christmas Present's life end?

At midnight Signup and view all the answers

What are the names of the two wretched children revealed by the Ghost of Christmas Present?

Ignorance and Want Signup and view all the answers

What time does the departure of the Ghost of Christmas Present draw near?

Eleven and three quarters Signup and view all the answers

What activity triggers memories for Scrooge, softening his heart?

Listening to music played on the harp Signup and view all the answers

What does Scrooge's nephew do in response to the guests' criticisms of Scrooge?

He defends his uncle and expresses pity for him Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the party scene in the text?

To highlight the theme of redemption and generosity Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

A Christmas Carol: The Cratchit Family Dinner

Bob Cratchit describes Tiny Tim as growing strong and hearty, and the family prepares for a festive dinner.
The family busily prepares for the meal, with the children helping with various tasks and the mother making gravy and the father making a hot mixture with gin and lemons.
The family eagerly anticipates the arrival of the goose, with great excitement and bustling activity.
The goose is finally served, and it is praised for its tenderness, flavor, size, and affordability.
The family enjoys the meal, and Mrs. Cratchit takes the pudding out of the copper, with the family worrying about its doneness and potential theft.
The pudding, when brought in, is a source of pride and admiration, with Bob Cratchit considering it a great success, although Mrs. Cratchit had earlier doubted the quantity of flour used.
After the dinner, the family gathers around the hearth, enjoying apples, oranges, and chestnuts, and toasting to a Merry Christmas.
Scrooge, observing the family, expresses concern for Tiny Tim's health, and the Ghost of Christmas Present indicates that if nothing changes, the child will die.
Scrooge is deeply affected by the potential fate of Tiny Tim, and the ghost challenges him to consider the value of a human life and the concept of "surplus population."
The text highlights Scrooge's growing penitence and grief as he comes to terms with his past attitudes and behavior.
The passage emphasizes the themes of compassion, family, and the value of human life, as Scrooge confronts the consequences of his past actions.
The scene is a pivotal moment in the story, as it marks Scrooge's transformation and growing empathy towards others.

A Christmas Party with Scrooge's Nephew

Scrooge's nephew and his wife host a Christmas party with lively conversation and activities.
The guests express their disdain for Scrooge's stinginess and lack of holiday spirit.
Despite the guests' criticisms, Scrooge's nephew defends his uncle and expresses pity for him.
The party includes music, with Scrooge's niece playing the harp and Topper demonstrating his bass singing skills.
A simple tune played on the harp triggers memories for Scrooge, softening his heart.
The group plays forfeits and blind-man's buff, with humorous interactions and Topper's apparent pursuit of one of the sisters.
The behavior of Topper and the plump sister during blind-man's buff is described in detail, with a humorous and lighthearted tone.
Scrooge's niece, not participating in blind-man's buff, is comfortable in a snug corner with the Ghost and Scrooge nearby.
The niece joins in the forfeits, displaying affection for her partner using all the letters of the alphabet.
The text captures the warmth, joy, and camaraderie of the Christmas gathering, contrasting with Scrooge's coldness.
The party scene serves to contrast the spirit of Christmas with Scrooge's miserly nature, highlighting the theme of redemption and generosity.
The passage conveys a sense of nostalgia and reflection, with music triggering memories for Scrooge and softening his heart.

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