A Christmas Carol - Lesson 8 - Test your Understanding Worksheet

The 'Test your Understanding Worksheet' for 'A Christmas Carol' invites students to delve deeper into the final stave of Charles Dickens' classic tale. In this worksheet, students are prompted to consider why 'The End of It' serves as a fitting title for the last stave, encouraging them to reflect on the resolution of the story and the transformation of its central character, Ebenezer Scrooge. They are asked to distinguish what sets this stave apart from the previous ones, likely in terms of tone, events, and character development.

Further tasks include finding quotes that illustrate Scrooge's newfound appreciation for life's simple joys, identifying similes that express his elation, and discussing the profound change in Scrooge's character with evidence from the entire text. Students must also ponder why Dickens incorporated a religious aspect into this stave, with Scrooge attending church, and consider the impact of Scrooge's repeated use of the word 'wonderful' when speaking of his Christmas plans. Finally, they are asked to describe how Scrooge plays a trick on his clerk, Bob Cratchit, and to recount the story's conclusion. This comprehensive worksheet is designed to test students' comprehension and analytical skills, ensuring a thorough engagement with the narrative and its themes.