Act I Test Christmas Carol

Front

When does the action of Act 1 take place?

Back

Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and the morning of the day after Christmas.

Front

What do you learn about Scrooge's character from Marley in the first scene of Act 1?

Back

He is a solitary and miserable man.

Front

What does the term 'benevolence' mean?

Back

Kindliness.

Front

What does the term 'void' mean?

Back

Total emptiness.

Front

What does Bob Cratchit do as the two Do-Gooders leave the offices?

Back

He hands them a contribution to the poor.

Front

What is the significance of Christmas Eve in 'A Christmas Carol'?

Back

It is the night when Scrooge is visited by the ghost of Marley and begins his transformation.

Front

How does Scrooge react to the idea of Christmas at the beginning of Act 1?

Back

He is dismissive and scornful of Christmas.

Front

What does Marley’s ghost represent in the story?

Back

The consequences of a life lived without compassion and generosity.

Front

What is the main theme introduced in Act 1 of 'A Christmas Carol'?

Back

The importance of kindness and the impact of one's actions on others.

Front

How does Dickens portray the character of Bob Cratchit in Act 1?

Back

As a hardworking and kind-hearted man who struggles to provide for his family.