A Christmas Carol Checkpoint 3

What important event happens before Scrooge meets the Ghost of Christmas Present?

• Scrooge observes busy preparations for Christmas.

• Scrooge heads toward Bob Cratchit’s house.

• Scrooge sees a blaze of ruddy light pouring in his room.

• Scrooge agrees to follow the Ghost.

Which of the following events is part of the introduction of this part of the story?

• The Ghost uses his torch to stop fights.

• Scrooge wakes up.

• Scrooge and the Ghost argue.

• The Ghost takes Scrooge to Cratchit’s house.

What is special about the Ghost’s torch?

• It makes people invisible.

• It takes people into the past.

• It glows so people can see.

• It stops people from arguing.

What does Scrooge reveal about his character in this part of the story?

• He doesn’t want any trouble.

• He is sorry for how he has behaved.

• He is a confrontational man.

• He hopes to help the poor.

What are the Ghost's eighteen hundred brothers?

• the number of ghosts in this part of the book

• the number of times the Ghost will visit Scrooge

• the number of Christmases that have passed

• the number of people who celebrate Christmas

What causes Scrooge to argue with the Ghost near the end of this part of the story?

• Scrooge wonders why places are closed on Sundays.

• The Ghost condemns Scrooge for his poor spirit.

• The Ghost insists that Scrooge should help people on Sundays.

• Scrooge questions whether poor people enjoy Christmas.

What lesson does the Ghost of Christmas Present teach Scrooge?

• People buy more things on Christmas.

• Everyone should live in a four-room house.

• Christmas is a time to enjoy life's pleasures.

• Becoming invisible is the secret to happiness.

Why does Martha hide in the closet?

• She wants to surprise her father.

• She is embarrassed to be late on Christmas.

• She needs to change into her Christmas clothes.

• She is playing a game with her little brothers and sisters.

How does Scrooge feel when the Ghost quotes Scrooge's own words about Tiny Tim back to him?

• Scrooge is confused about what the Ghost means.

• Scrooge is afraid the Cratchits will hear them talking.

• Scrooge is proud that the Ghost agrees with him.

• Scrooge is ashamed that he had said such things.

Why does Bob Cratchit call Scrooge "the Founder of the

Feast"?

• because Scrooge found the goose

• because Mrs. Cratchit dislikes Scrooge

• because Scrooge pays Bob Cratchit's wages

• because Bob Cratchit knows Scrooge is listening