A Christmas Carol: Act 1 Scene 2

What is Scrooge's attitude toward Christmas?

• He believes that Christmas is for children.
• He cares only for making money and considers Christmas an interruption.
• He feels sad at Christmas because Marley died on Christmas Eve.
• He actually enjoys Christmas and only pretends to dislike it.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

Which is a synonym for morose?

• bored
• gloomy
• cheerful
• thoughtful

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

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CCSS.RL.8.4

Which describes Cratchit's feelings towards Scrooge?

• He fears Scrooge and plans to find a new job.
• He understands Scrooge and feels sorry for him.
• He cares for the elderly Scrooge so he will inherit Scrooge’s firm.
• He defends Scrooge’s behavior, hoping that Scrooge will pay him more.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How would the portly man and thin man describe Scrooge?

• They find Scrooge brisk and professional.
• They find Scrooge solemn and sorrowful.
• They find Scrooge distracted and upset.
• They find Scrooge hardhearted and cruel.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What can Scrooge and his nephew not agree on?

• the definition of humbug
• the meaning of Christmas
• how to run a business
• how great it is to be young

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following is NOT one of the REALLY mean things said by Scrooge in Act I Scene 2?

• What right have you to be merry?  You're poor...
• I'd rather see myself dead than see myself with your family!
• If they had rather die, then they should do it...
• Bah humbug!

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does humbug mean?

• nonsense
• bah
• nothing
• Christmas

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Who gives a donation to the charity collectors?

• Fred/Newphew
• Ebenezer Scrooge
• Bob Cratchit
• Jacob Marley

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the condition Scrooge gives Bob for letting him have Christmas day off work?

• Stay late on Christmas Eve.
• Work without pay.
• Be at work extra early the next day.
• He does not give Bob the day off.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does Scrooge do to the little boy (Adam) who is singing carols (Away in a Manger) outside Scrooge's office window?

• Scrooge yells at the boy.
• Scrooge whacks at the window with a ruler.
• Scrooge gives the boy some money
• Scrooge chases the boy down the street.

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