Discussion Questions On The Book 'A Christmas Carol'

Part One -
1. What was the date of Charles Dickens' birth? He was born in 2/7/1812.
2. How long was Dickens in a relationship with Maria Beadnell? He was with Maria Beadnell for three years.
3. What was Dickens doing right before he died? He was doing his final public reading.
4. What famous story(ies) did Dickens write in 1843? He wrote, “ A Christmas Carol.,”

Part Two -
5. In the book, Tiny Tim has to walk with a crutch, although the story never specifically says why. What illness does Tiny Tim have? Was it curable? He has a kidney disease which made his blood too acidic and it was curable.
6. Smoking Bishop and Plum Pudding are two of the foods mentioned in A Christmas Carol. Explain what these foods are. What are some of the
What real life person and what A Christmas Carol character lived in Camden Town? The Cratchits.
8. Scrooge's business is in an area of London known as The City. His employee, Bob, had to pass Cornhill and walk home to Camden Town., What do you notice about these locations? What would Bob have seen on his way to and from work?

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9. Summarize this time period in one paragraph (5-6 sentences)
10. According to the first bullet point, what is one of the major themes in Victorian literature? It was social advancement.

Part Five-
11. List two changes that occurred during the Victorian Era. British manufacturing and the trade and the financial parts changed during the Victorian Era.
12. Look in the social concern section. What were the daily problems for ordinary people? They were
13. Read the section titled "Fifteen Bob a Week". Scrooge pays his employee "fifteen shillings a week". What could be bought with
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