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What does it suggest about Scrooge that he becomes nervous when the arrival of the second ghost doesn't ghosts don't follow the same pattern as the first?
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He is sensitive to his own emotions
He is reliant on his intuition
He is dependent on structure
He is adaptable to change
How is the Ghost of Christmas Present described when Scrooge first sees it?
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Wearing a red robe and a Santa hat
Dressed in a green robe with a wreath of holly around his head
Cloaked in a dark hood with a skeletal face
Adorned in a glowing white robe with a hat like a candle snuffer
What is the significance of the Ghost of Christmas Present's comment about his surprise that Scrooge has never met one of his more than eighteen hundred brothers?
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It suggests that Scrooge is at the very beginning of a long experience
It indicates that Scrooge has never traveled or met new people
It highlights that Scrooge doesn't understand what is happening to him
It implies that Scrooge has never fully experienced a true Christmas
When the Ghost of Christmas Present says that the incense from his torch does the most to flavor a poor dinner, what is being implied?
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That the spirit of Christmas charity can help the poor the most
That disparities of wealth are most obvious during the holiday season
That good food is essential to enjoying Christmas but often out of reach for the poor
The importance of material possessions during Christmas
What does the Ghost of Christmas Present's ability to fit into any room symbolize?
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That the Christmas spirit can be present in any situation
The difference in the quality of Christmas for people of different outlooks
The importance of decorating one's home for the holidays
The difference in wealth between Scrooge and the Cratchits
Why does Dickens make Tiny Tim smaller and more fragile than the typical child?
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To highlight the adverse the effects of child labor in Victorian times
To criticize the medical practices of Victorian England
To outline the importance of family support in tough times
To emphasize the disparity between his means and his spirit
What happens when Mrs. Cratchit brings the rather small pudding to the table?
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The family complains about the small size of the pudding
The family agrees that it is her greatest success yet
They apologize for not giving her enough to make a larger pudding
They enjoy the dessert and pray for a bigger pudding next time
What does the Ghost of Christmas Present tell Scrooge about Tiny Tim's future if it remains unaltered?
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Tiny Tim will become a successful teacher
Tiny Tim will become a symbol of hope for others
Tiny Tim will eventually recover from his illness
Tiny Tim will eventually die
Why does Mrs. Cratchit agree to toast to Scrooge after originally objecting?
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Because she realizes how much her family actually owes toScrooge
Because she hopes that Scrooge can change
For her husband's sake and because it is Christmas
To remind the family of their difficult situation
What does the novel show through Peter and Martha Cratchit's descriptions of their work experiences at the Cratchit's Christmas dinner?
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That poverty has led to a generation of lost childhoods
That the younger generation doesn't work as hard as their parents did
That different people have different feelings about the work that they do
That hard work is the key to rising up out of poverty
What is the purpose of the Ghost of Christmas Present taking Scrooge to see various Christmas celebrations all over the world?
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To help Scrooge understand that different people celebrate Christmas in many different ways
To help Scrooge see how unique he is in choosing to be alone on Christmas
To help Scrooge recognize that the Christmas spirit is dying around the world because of inequality
To help Scrooge realize that Christmas doesn't have to be spent with family
Why does Fred feel sorry for his Uncle Scrooge?
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Because Scrooge has accumulate so much money
Because Scrooge is missing out on the good things in life
Because Scrooge is not invited to the party
Because Scrooge is sure to soon lose his wealth
Scrooge's niece play's music on the harp at Fred's Christmas party. What effect does it have on Scrooge?
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It annoys him and makes him want to leave the party
It has no effect on him and he remains cold-hearted
It makes him feel superior to the others at the party
It makes Scrooge feel emotional and sentimental
What does Scrooge's excited participation in Fred's "Yes and No" game reveal about his character?
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It shows his love for competition and winning
It demonstrates his desire for attention and recognition
It shows he can still be sympathetic and fun-loving
It indicates his dislike for traditional Christmas activities
What change does Scrooge observe in the Ghost of Christmas Present as they travel from scene to scene?
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The spirit loses its energy when watching scenes of poverty
The spirit ages quickly over the course of the night
The spirit expresses a desire to stay longer in each scene
The spirit becomes more lively with each joyous scene
What do the two children under the Ghost of Christmas Present's robe represent?
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Hope and Despair
Poverty and Wealth
Past and Future
Ignorance and Want
What is the symbolic meaning of the two children hiding under the Ghost of Christmas Present's robe?
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That the self-imposed ignorance of wealthy Victorian society results in poor and miserable children
That the exploitation of the poor by the wealthy is an inevitable outcome of capitalism and contrary to the Christmas spirit
That the absence of hope in a better future leads inevitably to despair among the youth
That past trauma will always have consequences for future generations no matter how wealthy a society gets
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