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What significant social change was brought about by the Industrial Revolution, as depicted in the novella?
an increase in leisure activities for the poor
a reduction in child labour
a widening gap between the upper and lower classes
improved working conditions for factory workers
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What was the main purpose of the Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834?
to provide direct financial support to the poor
to establish workhouses for the poor
to eliminate poverty in Victorian England
to create a system of free education for the poor
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How does Dickens use the character of Bob Cratchit to illustrate the conditions of the working class?
Dickens presents Bob as content with his low wages.
Dickens depicts his fear of asking Scrooge for more coal.
Dickens shows his resentment and bitterness towards Scrooge.
Dickens shows his indifference to his family’s wellbeing.
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What does Scrooge symbolise in the context of Victorian society?
the self-centred capitalist
the compassionate charity donor
the ideal employer
the hardworking social reformer
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How were Victorian families typically structured?
along matriarchal lines, with women as the heads of households
as small nuclear families with one or two children
in communal living arrangements with no clear hierarchy
in large families, organised along patriarchal lines
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Why does Scrooge mock Fred for marrying?
because Fred married for wealth
because Fred married without Scrooge’s consent
because Fred married too young
because Fred married for love
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What role does Marley’s ghost play in the novella?
He symbolises Christian beliefs in Heaven, Hell and repentance.
He is a representation of Scrooge’s greed and loneliness.
He serves as a symbol of wealth and success.
He is a minor character with relatively little impact on Scrooge’s transformation.
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Explain how the workhouse system reflected Victorian attitudes towards the poor.
The workhouses were seen as charitable institutions that provided comfort and care.
The workhouses were designed to be appealing to encourage the poor to seek help.
The workhouses were deliberately harsh to deter all but the most desperate from seeking aid.
The workhouses were largely abolished because they were considered too lenient on the poor.
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Summarise the importance of family in Victorian society as presented in the novella.
Family is depicted as unimportant and disconnected from daily life.
Family is shown as a central and stabilising force in people’s lives.
Family life is portrayed as largely chaotic and dysfunctional.
Family is presented as a burden rather than a source of support.
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How does Dickens illustrate the impact of the Industrial Revolution on the lower classes in the novella?
by depicting the Cratchits as a wealthy and content family
by presenting Scrooge as a compassionate employer
by showing Bob Cratchit’s children working to bring in additional income
by portraying all characters as unaffected by economic changes
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Summarise Dickens’ view of the workhouse system, in contrast to Scrooge's feelings.
Dickens supports the workhouse system as a necessary evil within society.
Dickens portrays the workhouse system as harsh and inhumane.
Dickens suggests that the workhouse system is a benevolent institution.
Dickens presents the workhouse system as a minor issue with little impact on the poor.
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Explain the role of Tiny Tim in highlighting the consequences of poverty in the novella.
Tiny Tim represents the inherent laziness of the poor, justifying Scrooge’s miserliness.
Tiny Tim is used to show that poverty is a choice that can be overcome through hard work.
Tiny Tim symbolises the benefits of child labour in Victorian society, promoting economic growth.
Tiny Tim and his potential death highlight the devastating impact of poverty on children.
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How might Dickens’ criticism of the capitalist system in the novella be relevant to discussions of economic inequality today?
Dickens’ criticism highlights the dangers of extreme wealth concentration and the neglect of the poor.
Dickens’ criticism is outdated and irrelevant to today’s economy as modern capitalism has solved the issues he identified.
Dickens’ views suggest that capitalism has successfully eliminated poverty and created a fair distribution of wealth in society.
Dickens’ criticism focuses solely on the benefits of capitalism, praising its ability to create opportunities for all members of society.
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How might you support the argument that Scrooge’s transformation represents a broader critique of societal attitudes in the novella?
Scrooge’s transformation is purely personal and does not reflect societal issues in any way.
Scrooge’s transformation criticises the lack of empathy and charity in society, urging a broader change in attitudes.
Scrooge’s transformation highlights that one can accumulate wealth by being selfish and indifferent to others.
Scrooge’s transformation is shown as irrelevant to wider societal attitudes because he does not help anyone else to change.
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How does Dickens use the character of Scrooge to symbolise the capitalist system in Victorian England?
He depicts Scrooge as a charitable businessman who believes in the value of the prison system and the workhouses.
He shows Scrooge’s cruel indifference to the harsh working conditions of his employees.
He presents Scrooge as a victim of the capitalist system who endures the same conditions as his employees.
He portrays Scrooge as a progressive reformer who advocates for better working conditions.
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Analyse the significance of Tiny Tim’s potential death in the context of Victorian England.
It symbolises the indifference of the wealthy to the struggles of the poor.
It represents the inevitable fate of all children in Victorian society.
It suggests that child mortality was considered to be a minor issue in Victorian England.
It highlights the success of medical advancements during the Victorian era.
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Assess the role of family relationships in shaping the transformation of Scrooge’s character.
Family relationships are irrelevant to Scrooge’s transformation as his personal growth comes from within.
Scrooge’s transformation is shown to be superficial, with no lasting impact on family relationships.
Scrooge’s transformation is driven primarily by his fear of death, not by family relationships.
Family relationships highlight what Scrooge has lost and ultimately drive his transformation.
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Consider the impact of the Industrial Revolution as presented in the novella. How does Dickens use it to comment on social inequality?
Dickens portrays the Industrial Revolution as a period of equal opportunity for all, where hard work could result in success and social mobility.
Dickens downplays the effects of the Industrial Revolution on the lower classes, as they were unable to enjoy the increased opportunities for business.
Dickens suggests that social structures were influenced far more by Christian teachings and moral and spiritual developments than the Industrial Revolution.
Dickens highlights how the Industrial Revolution exacerbated social inequality, particularly through the depiction of working conditions.
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