A Christmas Carol Act 1

Which of the following pieces of information does Jacob Marley reveal about Ebenezer Scrooge at the opening of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, Act 1

• Scrooge often gives money to the poor.

• Scrooge was a good friend to Marley.

• Scrooge likes cold, dark winter days.

• Scrooge is a solitary, miserly man.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.5

According to Act 1 of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, why does Scrooge object to having people enjoy Christmas?

• He believes that Christmas is for children and that adults should not celebrate it.

• He cares only for making money and considers Christmas an interruption.

• He feels sad at Christmas because Marley died on Christmas eve.

• He actually enjoys Christmas and only pretends to dislike it.

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CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

Which of the following words best describes the mood of a person who feels morose?

• bored

• gloomy

• cheerful

• thoughtful

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which describes the relationship between Scrooge and Marley?

• Scrooge and Marley were once business partners
• Marley is Scrooge's nephew
• Marley is Scrooge's assistant
• Scrooge is Marley's father

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which adjectives best describe Scrooge's personality at the start of the play?

• loving and caring
• sentimental and generous
• happy and content
• greedy and mean

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CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

goodwill; kindliness

• morose
• implored
• destitute 
• benevolence

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

When does the play take place?

• 1900s
• 1800s
• today
• In the future

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.7

How does Marley try to help Scrooge?

• He warns Scrooge of his fate if he doesn't change his ways.
• He protects cash-boxes of money for Scrooge
• He helps Scrooge collect money that is owed to the business

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

7. According to the stage directions, what does Bob Cratchit do as the two Do-Gooders leave the offices?

• He wishes them Merry Christmas

• He asks them to "Shhhh"

• He gets ready to go home.

• He hands them a contribution to the poor.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.5

9. What does Scrooge value in life?

• family and friendship

• helping the poor

• the environment

• money

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3