A Christmas Carol Act 1

What city does A Christmas Carol take place in?

• New York City

• Liverpool

• London

• Miami

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In what year does the play take place?

• 1841

• 1843

• 1849

• 1949

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Who is the author of A Christmas Carol?

• Charles Dickens

• Charlie Chaplin

• Dick Wilkins

• Wilkie Dickens

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Which of the following phrases is used to describe Ebenezer Scrooge?

(check 3)

• solitary as an oyster

• England's most tightfisted hand

• dead as a doornail

• a covetous old sinner

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What does it mean to have a “tightfisted hand”?

• You have arthritis

• You have a strong desire to help others

• You do not want to share your money

• You are an artist who uses your hands a lot

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Give an example of something Scrooge does in Act 1 that demonstrates his desire to be

“as solitary as an oyster”.

Your answer should be one sentence long!!

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Who is Scrooge's clerk?

• Bob Cratchit

• Portly Man

• Thin Man

• Nephew

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How do we know Bob Cratchit is kind?

(choose 3)

• Cratchit gives money to the Portly Man

• Cratchit applauds Nephew's speech about generosity

• Cratchit works for Scrooge for free.

• Cratchit Wishes Scrooge a "Merry Christmas"

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Which of the following is not an example of Scrooge's cruelty toward Bob Cratchit?

• Scrooge only gives Cratchit one piece of coal

• Scrooge refuses to hire Cratchit's son Peter

• Scrooge threatens to fire Cratchit

• Scrooge pays Cratchit a very meager salary

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Why does Nephew visit Scrooge each Christmas Eve?

• Nephew comes to ask Scrooge for money

• Nephew comes to invite Scrooge to Christmas dinner

• Nephew wants to give Scrooge his Christmas present

• Nephew wants Scrooge to donate money to the poor

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