A Christmas Carol: Literary Analysis
A Grade 7 ELA worksheet focusing on literary analysis of Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol,' including character, theme, and plot.
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A Christmas Carol: Literary Analysis
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Refer back to the text of 'A Christmas Carol' as needed.
1. Which of the following best describes Ebenezer Scrooge at the beginning of the novella?
Generous and kind-hearted
Miserly and solitary
Jovial and festive
Fearful and timid
2. What is the primary purpose of the Ghost of Christmas Past?
To show Scrooge his future
To remind Scrooge of his childhood and past mistakes
To warn Scrooge about his present actions
To celebrate Christmas with Scrooge
3. Jacob Marley was Scrooge's former business partner who appeared as a ghost, weighed down by the he forged in life.
4. The Ghost of Christmas Present shows Scrooge the joy and generosity of others, particularly the humble celebration of the family.
5. The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come speaks to Scrooge in a loud, booming voice.
True
False
6. Tiny Tim's famous line is 'God bless us, every one!'
True
False
7. Describe one significant change in Scrooge's character after his encounters with the three spirits. Provide specific evidence from the text to support your answer.
8. Discuss the theme of redemption as it is presented in 'A Christmas Carol.' How does Dickens use the character of Scrooge and the visits of the spirits to convey this theme? Your answer should be at least one paragraph.