The vices of Victorian society

In this lesson, we will examine how Dickens highlights some of the darker aspects of Victorian society.

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Q1.Which description best describes the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come?

Surrounded in dill and honey roasted potatoes Supported by dozens of metal beams and pillars Smothered in dark chocolate and salted caramel Shrouded in a deep black garment

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Q2.Which part of the spirit's body could Scrooge see?

The head of the spirit The face of the spirit The hand of the spirit The feet of the spirit

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Q3.What was immediately noticeable to Scrooge about the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come?

The ghost was mysterious: it neither spoke nor moved The ghost was tee-total: it neither smoked nor drank The ghost was upset: it neither smiled nor smirked The ghost was frozen: it neither blinked nor breathed

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Q4.What was the profession of the men whose conversation Scrooge and the ghost listened to?

They were builders They were bus drivers They were butchers They were businessmen

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Q5.How did Scrooge feel when he noticed the ghost looking at him keenly?

Scrooge felt very good-looking Scrooge felt very cold Scrooge felt very self-conscious Scrooge felt very powerful

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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!

Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Question 5

Q1.Which description best describes the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come?

Surrounded in dill and honey roasted potatoes Supported by dozens of metal beams and pillars Smothered in dark chocolate and salted caramel Shrouded in a deep black garment

1/5

Q2.Which part of the spirit's body could Scrooge see?

The head of the spirit The face of the spirit The hand of the spirit The feet of the spirit

2/5

Q3.What was immediately noticeable to Scrooge about the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come?

3/5

Q4.What was the profession of the men whose conversation Scrooge and the ghost listened to?

They were builders They were bus drivers They were butchers They were businessmen

4/5

Q5.How did Scrooge feel when he noticed the ghost looking at him keenly?

Scrooge felt very good-looking Scrooge felt very cold Scrooge felt very self-conscious Scrooge felt very powerful

5/5

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The Vices of Victorian Society Quiz

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Q1.To which part of town did the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come take Scrooge?

To a busy part of town To a new developed part of town To an obscure part of town To a posh part of town

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Q2.What did Scrooge recognise about this part of town?

It had the most fabulous restaurants It was difficult to get on the property ladder there It was the home of a local football team It had a bad reputation

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Q3.What did the woman do when she came across the dead man?

She attempted to resuscitate him She called an ambulance She was overwhelmed with grief and mourned She took his curtains and blankets

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Q4.What emotions did Scrooge feel as he watched the people barter over stolen goods?

Scrooge felt detestation and disgust Scrooge felt pleased as punch Scrooge felt angry and annoyed Scrooge felt awkward and embarrassed

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Q5.Which description was used to describe the body of the man?

Strong and muscular, powerful, tough, formidable Scared and timid, nervous, anxious, frightened Plundered and bereft, unwatched, unwept, uncared for Beautiful and serene, pampered, scented, life-like

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Quiz:

The Vices of Victorian Society Quiz

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

Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Question 5

Q1.To which part of town did the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come take Scrooge?

To a busy part of town To a new developed part of town To an obscure part of town To a posh part of town

1/5

Q2.What did Scrooge recognise about this part of town?

It had the most fabulous restaurants It was difficult to get on the property ladder there It was the home of a local football team It had a bad reputation

2/5

Q3.What did the woman do when she came across the dead man?

She attempted to resuscitate him She called an ambulance She was overwhelmed with grief and mourned She took his curtains and blankets

3/5

Q4.What emotions did Scrooge feel as he watched the people barter over stolen goods?

Scrooge felt detestation and disgust Scrooge felt pleased as punch Scrooge felt angry and annoyed Scrooge felt awkward and embarrassed

4/5

Q5.Which description was used to describe the body of the man?

Strong and muscular, powerful, tough, formidable Scared and timid, nervous, anxious, frightened Plundered and bereft, unwatched, unwept, uncared for Beautiful and serene, pampered, scented, life-like

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