A Christmas Carol

Which of the following lines BEST demonstrates the qualities of a scrooge?

• But Jacob, you were always such a good businessman. You make so much money.

• You don't scare me! I'm not a man to be frightened by shadows.

• What is Christmas but a time for wasting money on things you don't need.

• I'll assist your struggling family in any way I can.

Why does Scrooge send the Cratchits a turkey anonymously?

• He wants to show the world how generous he is.

• He has come to understand the joy of giving and doesn't need recognition.

• He thinks they won't eat it if they know it came from him.

• He wants them to wonder who sent it.

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Considering Dickens's childhood, toward which character would he likely be MOST sympathetic?

• Scrooge

• Bob Cratchit

• Scrooge's nephew Fred

• Jacob Marley

Which of the following reflects a central theme of the play?

• Earning money should never be a priority.

• Many things do us good without making us rich.

• If you are greedy, the dead will come back to haunt you.

• No one should have to work on Christmas.

How does the vision of his young sister affect Scrooge?

• It teaches and reminds him of the love of family.

• It make him angry and resentful.

• It scares him that his sister may die.

• It bothers him that his sister was so rude and ill mannered.

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What is significant and important about seeing the love of his past ?

• It reminds Scrooge about the importance of family.

• It causes Scrooge to reflect on the regrets of his past.

• It makes him angry and resentful.

• It bothers him that his fiance was so uncaring and ruthless.

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Where does Scrooge first see Marley's face? 

• in the letterbox
• in the window
• on the wall
• in the door knocker

How does Scrooge feel about Christmas in the beginning of the play?

• It is his favorite holiday!
• No one has more Christmas spirit that Scrooge
• He loathes Christmas.
• He celebrates Christmas all year long.

The Ghost of Christmas __________ shows Scrooge his childhood. 

• Present
• Past
• Future
• Tomorrow

In Act I, Scene 2, of "A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley", Scrooge's nephew stops by to wish Scrooge a merry Christmas and to invite him to dinner. What do you learn about the two characters from their dialogue in this scene?

• They have different ideas about the importance of Christmas

• They have different ideas about the value of youth and age.

• They have different ideas about how to run a business.

• They have different ideas about the meaning of the word humbug.