A Christmas Carol (AQA GCSE English Literature)

Exam Questions

7 hours167 questions
11 mark

Who is the first ghost to visit Scrooge?

  • the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come

  • the Ghost of Christmas Present

  • the ghost of Jacob Marley

  • the Ghost of Christmas Past

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21 mark

What does Scrooge see at the Cratchit household when visited by the Ghost of Christmas Present?

  • the Cratchits enjoying a luxurious Christmas feast

  • the Cratchits celebrating Christmas despite their poverty

  • Tiny Tim poking fun at Scrooge during a parlour game

  • Bob Cratchit telling his family he has received a pay raise from Scrooge

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31 mark

What does the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come show Scrooge to convince him to change?

  • Scrooge’s empty counting-house

  • Scrooge’s name on a gravestone

  • Scrooge’s wealthy and happy future

  • Scrooge’s friends and family celebrating his death

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41 mark

What does Scrooge promise to do after being given a second chance?

  • to retire and live in solitude

  • to continue his business as usual

  • to punish those who were unkind to him

  • to become a better person and help others

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51 mark

Where does Scrooge spend Christmas Day after his transformation?

  • at Fred’s Christmas dinner

  • with the Cratchit family

  • alone at his counting-house

  • wandering the streets of London

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61 mark

Explain the purpose of Jacob Marley’s visit to Scrooge at the beginning of the novella.

  • to scare Scrooge into changing his ways

  • to inform him that three spirits’ will visit

  • to offer Scrooge a business partnership

  • to tell Scrooge that he has inherited Marley’s fortune

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71 mark

Summarise the message that the Ghost of Christmas Present conveys to Scrooge.

  • that Scrooge’s wealth will protect him from any harm

  • that Scrooge’s actions have no impact on those around him

  • that Scrooge should be mindful of those less fortunate

  • that Scrooge should continue to focus on his business

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81 mark

Describe how the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come influences Scrooge’s decision to change.

  • by showing Scrooge the wealth he will accumulate if he continues his current path

  • by offering Scrooge a chance to relive his past and alter it

  • by showing Scrooge a happy and peaceful future where he is married

  • by scaring Scrooge with images of his death and the impact he has had on others

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11 mark

What is the significance of Scrooge’s refusal to donate to charity in Stave 1?

  • It highlights Scrooge’s financial struggles and his inability to contribute to charity.

  • It reflects Scrooge’s belief that the poor are responsible for their own misfortune.

  • It shows Scrooge’s willingness to help others secretly, preferring to donate anonymously.

  • It indicates that Scrooge has no money to spare due to his own business investments.

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21 mark

What is the purpose of the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come showing Scrooge his own grave?

  • to mock Scrooge’s fear of death

  • to show Scrooge the rewards of his miserly ways

  • to terrify Scrooge and encourage him to change

  • to demonstrate that Scrooge will live forever

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31 mark

How can the transformation of Scrooge be used to support the idea that personal change is possible at any stage of life?

  • It shows that personal change is only possible when one is young.

  • It supports the idea that personal change is possible only when someone is wealthy.

  • It suggests that personal change is always temporary and impermanent.

  • It shows that personal change can occur as long as one is willing to act on their mistakes.

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41 mark

How might Scrooge’s initial rejection of Fred’s Christmas invitation be interpreted in terms of his view on family and relationships?

  • It suggests he values work over family relationships.

  • It indicates his preference for spending time with his friends.

  •  It indicates that he is simply too busy to attend.

  • It suggests he is already planning to visit his family.

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51 mark

What is the significance of the Cratchit family on Scrooge?

  • They highlight Scrooge's financial struggles and inability to help others.

  • They show how wealth alone can bring happiness and contentment to a family.

  • They demonstrate that joy and love can exist even in poverty.

  • They prove that Scrooge's harsh treatment of his employees is justified.

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