The Christmas Carol multiple choice

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What is the physical setting of the selection?

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London

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What was the time period of this selection?

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1800s

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Who is the narrator of this selection?

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Jacob Marley

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Who does the reader discover is dead in the beginning of the selection?

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Jacob Marley

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What type of figurative language is used in the excerpt: Marley: …I am dead as a doornail?

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Simile

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Which of the following best summarizes Act 1 Scene 1? A ghost named Marley introduces the protagonist, Ebenezer Scrooge, a kind old man. A ghost named Marley haunts Ebenezer Scrooge, an old man. A ghost named Marley introduces himself and introduces the audience to Ebenezer Scrooge, his brother. A ghost named Marley introduces the protagonist, Ebenezer Scrooge, a selfish old man.

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A ghost named Marley introduces the protagonist, Ebenezer Scrooge, a selfish old man.

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What can the reader most reasonably conclude based on Scrooge’s words to his nephew? SCROOGE: What reason have you to be merry? You’re poor enough!

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He believes that one can not be poor and happy at the same time.

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Why does Scrooge’s nephew believe that Christmas time is a good time?

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People open their hearts freely.

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Which of the following is most likely the reason the author included Scrooge’s nephew as a character in the selection?

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To highlight the character differences between he and Scrooge.

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How does the author show that Bob Cratchit still has hope for Scrooge? Options: He sees Scrooge smile and be kind to his nephew. He tells the nephew that he believes his visit has warmed Scrooge. The nephew receives a gift from Scrooge. Scrooge offers to help his nephew find a better-paying job.

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He tells the nephew that he believes his visit has warmed Scrooge.