Scrooge: A new life

In this lesson, we will explore how Dickens shows the benefits of Scrooge's redemption in the final chapter of the novella. We will also recap our learning with respect to the literary concepts of rebirth and allegory.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.Which description best describes the word 'desolate'?

The playground was heaving with students shrieking with delight. Shoppers walked up and down the street in their droves, searching for bargains. After the explosion at the nuclear plant, the town became a barren wasteland. Passengers boarded the trains with purpose: it was the peak of rush hour.

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Q2.Why was the churchyard 'a worthy place' for a misanthropic miser?

Because it had lovely scenic views. Because it was built on the burial ground of a monarch. Because it was a hotspot for C-list celebrities. Because it was desolate, neglected and unloved.

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Q3.What did the ghost point his finger at?

A small mole on the end of Scrooge's nose. The stone of a neglected grave with Scrooge's name. A nearby coffee shop. A rare bird swooping and circling above the churchyard.

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Q4.What does Scrooge maintain until he is compelled to read the name on the grave?

His ignorance. His dignity. His acrylic nails. His secret identity.

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Q5.Where did Scrooge say he would honour Christmas for the rest of his life?

In his house watching 'Home Alone' repeatedly. In his heart. In Santa's grotto. In his local Winter Wonderland.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Which description best describes the word 'desolate'?

1/5

Q2.Why was the churchyard 'a worthy place' for a misanthropic miser?

Because it had lovely scenic views. Because it was built on the burial ground of a monarch. Because it was a hotspot for C-list celebrities. Because it was desolate, neglected and unloved.

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Q3.What did the ghost point his finger at?

A small mole on the end of Scrooge's nose. The stone of a neglected grave with Scrooge's name. A nearby coffee shop. A rare bird swooping and circling above the churchyard.

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Q4.What does Scrooge maintain until he is compelled to read the name on the grave?

His ignorance. His dignity. His acrylic nails. His secret identity.

4/5

Q5.Where did Scrooge say he would honour Christmas for the rest of his life?

In his house watching 'Home Alone' repeatedly. In his heart. In Santa's grotto. In his local Winter Wonderland.

5/5

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Q1.What is an allegory?

A small pathway between two buildings A niche sub genre of horror movie A French encouragement to make a mistake A symbolic representation which can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, usually a moral or political one

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Q2.What does the narrator tell the reader it is time for at the opening of Stave 5?

Time to make a mess Time to make a cup of tea Time to make amends Time to make a difference

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Q3.Scrooge does something 'violently' at the beginning of Stave 5. What is it?

Kicked the curtains off his bedposts Sobbed Yanked the door knocker from the door Threw the prize turkey at the boy

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Q4.Which activity had Scrooge not practised for many years?

Laughing Baking Knitting Playing FIFA

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Q5.What does Scrooge give to every person he passed on the street?

A detailed summary of his accounts A dangerous stare A delighted smile A devastating slap

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Scrooge: A new life Quiz

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.What is an allegory?

1/5

Q2.What does the narrator tell the reader it is time for at the opening of Stave 5?

Time to make a mess Time to make a cup of tea Time to make amends Time to make a difference

2/5

Q3.Scrooge does something 'violently' at the beginning of Stave 5. What is it?

Kicked the curtains off his bedposts Sobbed Yanked the door knocker from the door Threw the prize turkey at the boy

3/5

Q4.Which activity had Scrooge not practised for many years?

Laughing Baking Knitting Playing FIFA

4/5

Q5.What does Scrooge give to every person he passed on the street?

A detailed summary of his accounts A dangerous stare A delighted smile A devastating slap

5/5

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