A Christmas Carol

When Belle breaks off her engagement to Scrooge, what does she say has replaced her in his regard? 'A golden ______'?

What is philanthropist?

• A person who raises money for charity

• A person who promotes the welfare of others

• A person who despises the poor in society

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Why were workhouses made deliberately unpleasant?

• Because they couldn't afford to make them nice

• So people did everything they could to avoid having to go to one

• As a form of punishment

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Why does Scrooge refuse to give Bob more coal for his fire?

• To exhibit control and it is a reflection of his mean character

• So that he can monitor how much coal is used

• Because Bob wastes 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

How did Fezziwig exhibit his generosity to his workers? Tick all that apply.

• He bought them all a present

• He shook each of their hands

• He allowed them Christmas day off

• He put on a Christmas party for them

Tick all the things that Scrooge does to improve the life of Bob Cratchit by the end of the novella.

• Purchased and sent the biggest turkey to them

• He adopted Tiny Tim

• He allowed Bob a six week sabbatical

• He increased Bob's wage

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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

Which ghost shows Scrooge how people around the world take time out to respect and celebrate Christmas?

• Past

• Present

• Future

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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

Which ghost doesn't speak but just points to the things he wants Scrooge to observe?

• Past

• Present

• Future

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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 ghost carries a cornucopia in order to spread good will and joy at Christmas?

• Past

• Present

• Future

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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

Complete the quote: 'but the clerk's fire was so very much ________.'

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3