Fred

Question 1

“A merry…”

Answer 1

Stave 1
“A merry Christmas, uncle! God save you!”

Cheerful, Imploring, Imperatives, Festive

Question 2

“His face was…”

Answer 2

Stave 1
“His face was ruddy and handsome; his eyes sparkled”

Energised, Optimistic, Light, Young

Question 3

“I am sorry…”

Answer 3

Stave 3
“I am sorry for him; I couldn’t be angry with him if I tried”

Pity, Loyal, Family, Young

Question 4

“Let him in…”

Answer 4

Stave 5
“Let him in! It is a mercy he didn’t shake his arm off.”

Delight, Embrace, Persistence, Rewarded

Question 5

“Wonderful party…”

Answer 5

“Wonderful party, wonderful games, wonderful unanimity, won-der-ful happiness!”

Repetition, Togetherness, Bliss