In Scene 1, SD1 says “The town clock chimes five. Cratchit stands expectantly, clutching his thin coat and hat.” What can readers infer from these lines? Choose TWO answers.

• Cratchit does not have much money.

• Cratchit is eager to leave.

• Cratchit must look for another job

• Mrs. Cratchit does not like Mr. Scrooge.

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Which best describes Fred’s role in the play?

• He resolves the conflict in the story.

• He signals shifts in setting.

• He causes a change in Scrooge.

• He provides a contrast to Scrooge.

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The ghost of Jacob Marley introduces all of the following EXCEPT:

• the setting

• the main Character

• the conflict

• background information about the time period

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Which details do NOT support the idea that Scrooge values money above all else?

• He sends a turkey to the Cratchits’ house.

• He doesn’t want to pay Cratchit on Christmas.

• Scrooge admires Marley

• He won't allow Cratchit to add coal in the fire.

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Scene 7 shows __________.

• how big of a celebration Christmas has become in England

• why Scrooge changes

• what will happen to Tim Cratchit

• that Scrooge has become caring and generous

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Which concept is NOT explored in the play?

• Money

• Family

• Happiness

• Nature

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Based on information in the imagined interview and the play, Charles Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol to draw attention to __________.

• Christmas traditions

• 19th-century England

• the unfair treatment of the poor

• the differences between England and America

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Which lines support the idea that Scrooge recognized Mr. Fezziwig's generosity?

• Ghost 1: So much praise for such small things?

• Scrooge: And you expect me to pay you for a day when you’re not working?

• Scrooge: Spirit, why do you torture me with my past mistakes?

• Scrooge: Absolutely not! Coal costs money.

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Which of the following characters would you describe as giddy?

• Scrooge

• Fred

• Passerby 1 and 2

• Marley

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Based on the play, which is best inference about Scrooge's relationship status?

• He never married because he chose money over love.

• He is happily married but wishes to remain private.

• Scrooge married Belle.

• Scrooge is single because nobody else compares to Belle.

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