Which of the following does NOT accurately describe the setting at the opening of the novel?

"The fog came pouring in at every chink and keyhole, and was so dense without, that although the court was of the narrowest, the houses opposite were mere phantoms." What atmosphere is created by this description?

Which of the following is true of the Cratchit home?

The events of the novel take place over what period of time?

"He was at home in five minutes. Nothing could be heartier. His niece looked just the same. So did Topper when came. So did the plump sister, when came. So did every one when came. Wonderful party, wonderful games, wonderful unanimity, won-der-ful happiness!" When Scrooge surprises Fred by turning up for Christmas dinner, why does Dickens not describe the setting?

Scrooge sleeps in a curtained bed which features strongly in the novel. While waiting for the second Spirit to appear, he pulls back the curtains. Why?

"Running to the window, he opened it, and put out his head. No fog, no mist: clear, bright, jovial, stirring, cold; cold, piping for the blood to dance to; golden sunlight; heavenly sky; sweet fresh air; merry bells. Oh, glorious. Glorious!" How does this setting relate to Scrooge's character?

How is the school where Scrooge was educated as a child depicted?

is set in which city?

In which century is the novel set?