Act I A Christmas Carol Test

Front

Who came to pick up Scrooge from school?

Back

His sister.

Front

What type of verb is 'seems' in the sentence: 'Scrooge seems so cold and unfeeling.'?

Back

Linking verb.

Front

Where did the Ghost of Christmas Past take Scrooge?

Back

To his boyhood town and to the warehouse where he once worked.

Front

What does the word 'malcontent' mean in the sentence: 'Scrooge was malcontent and dismissed the idea of charity during the visit from the carolers.'?

Back

Dissatisfied.

Front

What type of verb is 'was' in the sentence: 'Scrooge was miserable in Act I of 'A Christmas Carol'.'?

Back

Linking verb.

Front

Define 'linking verb'.

Back

A verb that connects the subject to additional information about the subject.

Front

Give an example of an action verb.

Back

Run.

Front

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

Back

The importance of compassion and the consequences of selfishness.

Front

Who is the main character in 'A Christmas Carol'?

Back

Ebenezer Scrooge.

Front

What does Scrooge think about Christmas at the beginning of the story?

Back

He thinks it is a time for fools and a waste of time.