"A Christmas Carol" Stave 3 Questions

When the Ghost of Christmas Present tells Scrooge he has 1,800 brothers, Scrooge replies with, “A tremendous family to provide for!” What does this quote tell readers about Scrooge?

• He’s still thinking of everything in terms of money.

• He’s afraid of having a large family.

• He’s still thinking of everything in terms of family.

• He doesn’t care about money as much anymore.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Scrooge says, “Spirit, conduct me where you will. I went forth last night on compulsion, and I learnt a lesson which is working now. Tonight, if you have ought to teach me, let me profit by it.”

How did Scrooge’s experience with the Ghost of Christmas Past impact his attitude?

• He has a more positive attitude because he realizes that profiting money is what he wants most.

• He has a more positive attitude because he realizes that the ghosts’ messages are important.

• He has a more negative attitude and does not display any kind of change in his behavior.

• He has a more negative attitude because he realizes the ghosts’ messages are not important.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the best word to describe the Ghost of Christmas present?

• Aloof

• Dour

• Jolly

• Angry

Which of the following shows Scrooge has changed as he meets the Ghost of Christmas Present...

• “Just checking to see if anyone is in here..."
• “Have you had many brothers, Spirit?”
• “A tremendous family to provide for!”
• “If you have aught to teach me, let me profit by it.”

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why does the Ghost of Christmas Present say his torch works best on the poor?

• They need it more
• They are easy to please
• It only works on the poor
• The rich are always happy

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What can be inferred about Mrs. Cratchit’s feelings regarding Scrooge from the following quote?

“The Founder of the Feast indeed!” cried Mrs. Cratchit, reddening. “I wish I had him here. I’d give him a piece of my mind to feast upon and I hope he’d have a good appetite for it.”

• Mrs. Cratchit finds Mr. Scrooge to be a great provider.

• Mrs. Cratchit finds Mr. Scrooge to be very unpleasant.

• Mrs. Cratchit finds Mr. Scrooge to have a large appetite.

• Mrs. Cratchit finds Mr. Scrooge to be very handsome.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which statement describes what can be inferred about the Cratchits from the following?

“They were not a handsome family; they were not well dressed; their shoes were far from being water proof; their clothes were scanty; and Peter might have known, and very likely did, the inside of a pawnbroker’s. But they were happy, grateful, pleased with one another, and contented with the time”

• Although the family is poor, they are also foolish and they deserve what they get.

• Although the family is poor, they are also cruel and vicious to others.

• Although the family is poor, they are rich in love and gratitude.

• Although the family is wealthy, they are lacking in love.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does the trip to the Cratchit family’s Christmas dinner reveal about the Ghost of Christmas Present’s message for Scrooge?

• Bob Cratchit has “plenty” of money that makes him happier than family could.

• Bob Cratchit has “plenty” of love from his family that makes him happier than money could.

• Bob Cratchit has “plenty” of food for his large family that makes him happier than money could.

• Bob Cratchit has “plenty” of clothing for his family that makes him happier than money could.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is Bob Cratchit's attitude towards Scrooge on Christmas Day?

• he doesn't want to talk about him
• he says he is going to quit working for him
• he admires him and wants to be just like him
• he is thankful and offers a toast to him

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

When the Ghost of Christmas Present quotes Scrooge he says. . . 

• "A tremendous family to provide for"
• "He deserves a stake of holly in his heart"
• "Bah Humbug"
• "If he be like to die, he had better do it, and decrease the surplus population"