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• What is the title of the character referred to as the Ghost of Christmas Present?

  Ghost of Christmas Present
• What does the strange voice call Scrooge to do?


  It calls him by his name and bids him to enter.
• What happens to the good humour of the characters after a few drops of water are shed?

  Their good humour is restored.
• What does the phrase "If he's like to die, he better do it and decrease the surplus population" imply about the speaker's attitude towards life?

  It suggests a callous and indifferent attitude towards the value of life.
• What does the character foresee when he says, "I see a vacant seat"?

  He foresees that the child will die.
• How is the Spirit of Christmas Present described in terms of its eyes?

  The Spirit's eyes are described as clear and kind.
• What is the nature of the Spirit's presence in the story?

  The Spirit is described as benevolent.
• What does the phrase "To a poor one most, because it needs it most" suggest about the Spirit's view on charity?

  It suggests that charity should be directed towards those who need it the most.
• Where do the miners live according to the text?

  They live in a place where they labor in the bowels of the earth.
• What is the significance of the phrase "My life upon this globe is very brief"?

  It reflects the ephemeral nature of life.
• What do Ignorance and Want represent in the context of the story?

  They represent societal issues that need to be addressed.
• How is Bob Cratchit described in terms of his financial situation?

  Bob Cratchit is described as having fifteen shillings a week.
• What does Bob Cratchit do to celebrate Christmas despite his financial struggles?

  He talks about a merry Christmas.
• How does the clerk react to the Christmas spirit?

  The clerk involuntarily applauds.
• What playful action does the clerk take on Christmas Eve?

  The clerk goes down a slide on Cornhill twenty times in honor of Christmas Eve.
• How much does Bob Cratchit earn weekly?

  Bob earns fifteen shillings a week.
• What does Bob Cratchit express gratitude for during the feast?

  He expresses gratitude for Mr. Scrooge, the Founder of the Feast.
• How does Bob Cratchit respond to his daughter's hug on Christmas Day?

  He hugs his daughter to his heart's content.
• What does Bob's action of holding Tiny Tim's hand signify?

  It signifies his fear of losing Tiny Tim.
• What is Bob's emotional state when he refers to Tiny Tim?

  He is grief-stricken.
• How does Bob's voice change when he tells his family about Tiny Tim?

  Bob's voice is tremulous.
• What does the Spirit of Tiny Tim represent in the story?

  It represents innocence and the hope for a better future.
• What does Scrooge's cold-heartedness signify in the story?

  It signifies his lack of empathy and compassion.
• How is Scrooge's attitude towards Christmas described?

  Scrooge is described as miserly.
• What does Scrooge mean when he says, "You may be an undigested bit of beef"?


  He expresses disbelief in the supernatural.
• How is Scrooge's childhood described?

  He is described as a solitary child, neglected by his friends.
• What does Scrooge regret when he recalls the boy singing a Christmas Carol?

  He regrets not giving the boy something.
• What does Scrooge's desperation reveal about his character?

  It reveals his fear of death and desire for redemption.
• What does Scrooge say about those who wish others a Merry Christmas?

  He believes they should be boiled with their own pudding.
• How does Scrooge describe his social interactions?

  He describes himself as anti-social.
• What idol does Scrooge refer to when he says, "Another idol has displaced me"?

  He refers to a golden idol, representing greed.
• What does Scrooge fear more than any spectre seen?

  He fears the Ghost of the Future.
• What does Scrooge hope for after his transformation?

  He hopes to live to be another man from what he was.
• How does Scrooge express his gratitude after his transformation?


  He does it with a thankful heart.
• What does Scrooge's transformation signify in the story?

  It signifies redemption and the possibility of change.
• What does Scrooge say about mankind and his business?

  He says, "Mankind should have been my business."
• How does the spirit react when Scrooge expresses impatience?

  The spirit raises a frightful cry.
• What does the phrase "I cannot rest, I cannot stay, I cannot linger anywhere" indicate about the spirit's condition?

  It indicates the spirit's torment and inability to find peace.
• What does Jacob Marley say about the chain he wears?

  He says he wears the chain he forged in life.
• What does Marley mean by "Not to know that no space of regret can make amends for one life's opportunity misused"?

  It means that regret cannot change past mistakes.