Act I Test Christmas Carol

Front

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

Back

The action takes place on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and the morning of the day after Christmas.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

Front

Who is Fezziwig in 'A Christmas Carol'?

Back

Fezziwig is Scrooge's former boss, known for his joyful Christmas parties.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What does Scrooge value most in life at the beginning of the story?

Back

Scrooge values money above all else.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

How does Scrooge feel about his former boss Fezziwig's Christmas party?

Back

He wishes he could say a word or two to his clerk Bob Cratchit.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

Who is Marley in 'A Christmas Carol'?

Back

Marley is Scrooge's deceased business partner.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What does Bob Cratchit say about Scrooge's age and loneliness?

Back

He notes that Scrooge is getting on in years and is alone, showing his understanding and sympathy for Scrooge.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What lesson does Scrooge learn from the Ghost of Christmas Past?

Back

He learns about the importance of family and the joy of Christmas.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is the significance of Christmas Eve in the story?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

How does Scrooge's attitude towards Christmas change throughout Act 1?

Back

Initially, he is dismissive and scornful of Christmas, but he begins to reflect on its importance.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What does the character of Bob Cratchit represent in the story?

Back

Bob Cratchit represents the struggles of the poor and the importance of family.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3