Chapter V
Stave V: The End of It
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Scrooge inquired. "I should hope I did," replied the lad. "An intelligent boy!" said Scrooge. "A remarkable boy!
A Christmas Carol
Chapter V · Stave V: The End of It
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STAVE V: THE END OF IT YES!
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Scrooge
inquired.
"I
should
hope
I
did,"
replied
the
lad.
"An
intelligent
boy!"
said
Scrooge.
"A
remarkable
boy!
LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
A Christmas Carol
Chapter V · Stave V: The End of It
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Reading 16/48 · 5 reading units · Lines 76–80
Line 1
Scrooge
inquired.
Line 2
"I
should
hope
I
did,"
replied
the
lad.
Line 3
"An
intelligent
boy!"
Line 4
said
Scrooge.
Line 5
"A
remarkable
boy!
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An
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boy
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did
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hope
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I
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inquired
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intelligent
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lad
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remarkable
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replied
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Scrooge
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should
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Chapter Quiz
Use these questions to verify literal comprehension before continuing to the next chapter.
What is the central narrative or theme conveyed in this section of Stave V: The End of It?
Which core linguistic virtue or character attribute is emphasized in this passage?
According to the text: "STAVE V: THE END OF IT...", what tone does the author establish?
Shadowing Practice
Repeat the selected source lines aloud to practice rhythm, stress, and clear US English pronunciation.
Narrator:
STAVE V: THE END OF IT
Narrator:
said, "Good morning, sir!