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Charles Dickens
Victorian Era
100
Tiny Tim dies at the end of the story.
What is false
100
"If they would rather die, then they had better do it and decrease the surplus population."
Who is Scrooge?
100
Miser
A very stingy person.
100
Charles Dickens also wrote "Rikki-tikki-tavi."
False
100
At the time of the story, Queen Elizabeth was Queen of England.
False
200
Fred is Scrooge's nephew.
What is true?
200
"God bless us, everyone!"
Who is Tiny Tim?
200
gloomy, ill-tempered
Morose
200
Dickens was born in the Catskills on February 7,1912.
False.
200
Even poor people lived very well and there was little poverty or starvation.
False
300
The Ghost of Christmas Past is dressed all in black.
What is false?
300
"There's more gravy than of grave about you, whatever you are."
Who is Scrooge?
300
Hateful
Odious
300
Although Dickens was popular in America, he was not really that famous in England.
False
300
During the mid 1800's, an estimated 100% of children died before they reached the age of 5.
False
400
The portly man and his friend visit Scrooge's firm because they sought help for the poor and unfortunate.
What is true?
400
"I always give too much to the ladies. It is a weakness of mine and that's the way I ruin myself. Here's your total comin' up."
Who is Old Joe?
400
ask, beg
beseech
400
Dickens was a successful writer, but he did not have a social conscience and cared little about the society in which he lived.
False
400
It was not unusual for young children to be taught to steal or pick-pocket.
True
500
After reviewing scenes from his past, Scrooge feels regret at what he has become.
What is true?
500
"It matters little to you, very little. Another idol has displaced me. May you be happy with the life you have chosen for yourself."
Who is Scrooge's girlfriend/fiance?
500
attempt
Endeavor
500
Dickens's father was at one time put in prison for being in debt.
True
500
Epidemics were common due to unsanitary conditions.
True