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8 Cards in this Set
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What does the Ghost of Christmas Past show Scrooge?
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sights that make him sad of his childhood and teenage years
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At the beginning, Scrooge tells his newphew that Christmas:
1. was stupid 2. was for humbugs 3. didnt make sense 4. was a great idea |
2; "Oh, but Uncle Scrooge you must come visit us and eat lunch Christmas day with us!"
"Aah... Christmas is for humbugs nephew... now leave me!" |
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What did Fezziwig do that earned Scrooge's affection?
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was kind to his employees, knew how to throw parties with little money, and was always positive
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According the Dickens, what is the true spirit of Christmas?
A) giving B) being with family C) getting D) eating |
B; true... he does say that giving is good but if you dont have enough $ then being with family is the best thing
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What made Scrooge become such a hard adult?
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his hard and lonely childhood
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What do the gentlemen that visit at the beginning of the story as Scrooge is coming into his shop want?
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money for the poor
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What is Scrooge's reply to the men?
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"Are there no jails? Are the factories out of order? Are the poorhouses full?"
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What saying doesnt express Scrooge's feelings at the end of the book?
A) A bird in the hand is better than 2 in the bush. B) Kindness will get you farther than money will. C) The true spirit of Christmas is giving. D) Dont kick a dog when it's down. |
D; Don't kick a dog when its down? What the heck does that have to do with the story! (duh...)
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