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Scrooge’s misanthropic nature made him avoid all holiday gatherings.
A) Friendly
B) Wealthy
C) People-hating
D) Curious
C) People-hating
His morose expression discouraged anyone from wishing him Merry Christmas.
A) Cheerful
B) Gloomy
C) Energetic
D) Talkative
B) Gloomy
Scrooge was startled when the ghostly apparition of his old partner appeared in the candlelit room.
A) Shadow
B) Reflection
C) Stranger
D) Spirit
D) Spirit
Scrooge’s penitence grew as he saw the consequences of his actions.
A) Happiness
B) Remorse
C) Anger
D) Pride
B) Remorse
His covetous eyes gleamed at the sight of gold.
A) Greedy
B) Honest
C) Caring
D) Indifferent
A) Greedy
Scrooge’s odious attitude made him despised by his clerks.
A) Pleasant
B) Hateful
C) Boring
D) Strange
B) Hateful
Dickens highlights the suffering of the destitute in Victorian London.
A) Impoverished
B) Overworked
C) Isolated
D) Temporary
A) Impoverished
As he walked through the empty streets, a feeling of melancholy settled over Scrooge, reminding him of lonely Christmases past.
A) Surprise
B) Happiness
C) Anger
D) Sadness
D) Sadness
The poor made supplication for food and warmth.
A) Command
B) Complaint
C) Celebration
D) Plea
D) Plea
The spirits sought Scrooge’s reclamation from greed and selfishness.
A) Restoration
B) Ruin
C) Ignorance
D) Loss
A) Restoration
The tumult of laughter echoed through Fezziwig’s party.
A) Chaos
B) Peace
C) Quiet
D) Routine
A) Chaos
The spirits intercede to save Scrooge from eternal misery.
A) Ignore
B) Intervene/Mediate
C) Argue
D) Complain
B) Intervene/Mediate
The revelry of Christmas contrasted with Scrooge’s cold solitude.
A) Festivities
B) Sadness
C) Routine
D) Argument
A) Festivities
The Ghost of Christmas Present warned Scrooge about Ignorance and Want.
A) Understanding
B) Wisdom
C) Unawareness
D) Intelligence
C) Unawareness
Dickens portrays Christmas as a time of benevolence and compassion.
A) Meanness
B) Indifference
C) Selfishness
D) Generosity
D) Generosity