Christmas Carol Act 1, Scene 1

What is the physical setting of the drama?

• London

• Scotland

• The United States

• None of the above

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What is the time period of the drama?

• 1600s

• 1700s

• 1800s

• 1900s

Who wrote the novel this drama is based on?

• Israel Horovitz

• Charles Dickens

What is the time span of the events in the drama?

• two days

• three days

• four days

• seven days

Who is the narrator of this scene?

• Ebenezer Scrooge

• Robert "Bob" Cratchit

• The Ghost of Christmas Present

• Jacob Marley

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CCSS.RL.6.1

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Who does the reader discover is dead at the beginning of the scene?

• Ebenezer Scrooge

• Robert "Bob" Cratchit

• The Ghost of Christmas Present

• Jacob Marley

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CCSS.RL.6.1

How do Scrooge's first words in the scene BEST characterize him?

• generous

• a good businessman

• greedy

• wise

How do Scrooge and Marley know each other?

• They grew up together and went to the same school.

• They were business partners.

• They are related.

• They were sworn enemies.

Which of the following is most likely the author's purpose for Marley pointing out that Scrooge has not removed Marley's name from the window?

• to show that Scrooge did not want to spend the money

• to show that Scrooge wanted to honor his dead friend

• to show that Scrooge had not noticed the name on the window

• to show that Scrooge was lazy

Where is Scrooge at the beginning of this scene?

• at home alone

• with Bob Cratchit's family

• with his nephew

• in his counting-house

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