Dickens · Paper 1 · C19th Novel
A Christmas Carol extract questions
Each question below is an AQA-style extract question. Read the extract, write your response in the timed workspace, then submit for full examiner feedback.
Stave 1
30 marks
Scrooge as an isolated figure
Starting with this extract, how does Dickens present Scrooge as an isolated figure?
Stave 1
30 marks
views about Christmas
Starting with this extract, how does Dickens present views about Christmas?
Stave 1
30 marks
Scrooge's attitude to the poor
Starting with this extract, how does Dickens present Scrooge's attitude to the poor?
Stave 1
30 marks
the Ghost of Jacob Marley
Starting with this extract, how does Dickens present the Ghost of Jacob Marley?
Stave 1
30 marks
the idea that actions have consequences
Starting with this extract, how does Dickens present the idea that actions have consequences?
Stave 1
30 marks
feelings of remorse
Starting with this extract, how does Dickens present feelings of remorse?
Stave 2
30 marks
the Ghost of Christmas Past
Starting with this extract, how does Dickens present the Ghost of Christmas Past?
Stave 2
30 marks
Scrooge's memory of Christmas
Starting with this extract, how does Dickens present Scrooge's memory of Christmas?
Stave 2
30 marks
Scrooge's relationship with his family
Starting with this extract, how does Dickens present Scrooge's relationship with his family?
Stave 2
30 marks
the positive nature of family life
Starting with this extract, how does Dickens present the positive nature of family life?
Stave 2
30 marks
the importance of generosity
Starting with this extract, how does Dickens show that generosity is important?
Stave 2
30 marks
Scrooge's attitude to money and wealth
Starting with this extract, how does Dickens present Scrooge's attitude to money and wealth?
Stave 2
30 marks
family life
Starting with this extract, how does Dickens present family life?
Stave 3
30 marks
the Ghost of Christmas Present
Starting with this extract, how does Dickens present the Ghost of Christmas Present?
Stave 3
30 marks
Christmas as a time of celebration
Starting with this extract, how does Dickens present Christmas as a time of celebration?
Stave 3
30 marks
the importance of family
Starting with this extract, how does Dickens present the importance of family in 'A Christmas Carol'?
Stave 3
30 marks
Scrooge's attitude to charity
Starting with this extract, how does Dickens present Scrooge's attitude to charity?
Stave 3
30 marks
the importance of family
Starting with this extract, how does Dickens present the importance of family?
Stave 3
30 marks
the positive nature of family life
Starting with this extract, how does Dickens present the positive nature of family life?
Stave 3
30 marks
society's attitude to poverty
Starting with this extract, how does Dickens present society's attitude to poverty?
Stave 4
30 marks
the ghosts to pass on his message
Starting with this extract, how does Dickens use the ghosts to pass on his message?
Stave 4
30 marks
attitudes towards death
Starting with this extract, how does Dickens present attitudes towards death?
Stave 4
30 marks
the consequences of a selfish life
Starting with this extract, how does Dickens present the consequences of a selfish life?
Stave 4
30 marks
Scrooge's redemption
Starting with this extract, how does Dickens present Scrooge's redemption?
Stave 5
30 marks
Scrooge's attitude to Christmas
Starting with this extract, how does Dickens present Scrooge's attitude to Christmas?
Stave 5
30 marks
Scrooge's attitude towards others
Starting with this extract, how does Dickens present Scrooge's attitude towards others?
Stave 5
30 marks
Scrooge
Starting with this extract, how does Dickens present Scrooge?