A Christmas Carol, Act I, Scenes 4 & 5

What is revealed about Scrooge's childhood in
 Act I, Scene 5?

• He was alone and lonely.
• He was his father's favorite.
• He cared only about money.
• He was afraid of ghosts.

In Act I, Scene 5, of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, how does Scrooge respond to seeing the Christmas party of his former master, Fezziwig?

• He thinks that he lavished too much praise on Fezziwig.
• He realizes how much he has missed his sister, Fan.
• He wishes he had given money to the boy singing carols.
• He wishes he could say a word or two to Bob Cratchit.

In the dialogue between young Scrooge and the woman in Act I, Scene 5, of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, what does the woman say has replaced her in Scrooge's life?

• another woman
• his desire for wealth
• his wish to travel
• a new career

The dialogue between young Scrooge and the woman in Act I, Scene 5, of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley advances the plot by showing the audience

• that Scrooge was once romantic.
• how Scrooge grew to be so alone.
• that the woman Scrooge loved was poor.
• how easily Scrooge can win arguments.

How is Marley different from the other characters in Act I of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley?

• He speaks directly to the audience.
• He is a foil to Scrooge.
• He criticizes Scrooge's attitude.
• He is an apprentice.

What is ironic about this statement by young Scrooge in Act I, Scene 5, of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley?
If ever I own a firm of my own, I shall treat my apprentices with the same dignity and the same grace.

• Although young Scrooge thinks his master is nice, the man treats others unkindly.
• After young Scrooge says this, his master mistreats him and fires him.
• Scrooge remains an apprentice all his life and is never again treated so well.
• When Scrooge does have his own firm, he treats his employee harshly.

Which adjectives best describe Fezziwig?

• silly and happy
• kind and intelligent
• jolly and fat
• kind and generous

How does Fezziwig, in Act I, Scene 5, of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, fulfill the role of a foil?

• He reinforces the theme of the play.
• He serves as a contrast to Scrooge.
• He adds comic relief to the play.
• He frustrates Scrooge's ambitions.