"A Christmas Carol"

1. In scene 1, SD1 says that Cratchit is "clutching his thin coat and cat." What can readers infer from the fact that Cratchit's coat is thin?

• He is excited to go home.

• He doesn't have much money.

• His son is in poor health.

• His wife dislikes Scrooge.

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2. 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 two lines? Choose TWO answers.

• Cratchit is eager to leave.

• Cratchit doesn’t have much money.

• Cratchit’s son Tim is in poor health.

• Mrs. Cratchit dislikes her husband’s boss.

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3. 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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4. 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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5. Which lines support the idea that Scrooge is miserly? Choose TWO answers.

• 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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6. Which details support the idea that Scrooge values money above all else? Choose TWO answers.

• He sends a turkey to the Cratchit's’ house.

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

• He admired his former boss, Mr. Fezziwig.

• He won’t allow Cratchit to put coal on the fire.

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7. 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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CCSS.RL.5.3

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8. In Scene 7, Scrooge orders Cratchit to put more coal on the fire. This detail

• helps readers understand how poverty affects the Cratchit family.

• reveals that Scrooge spent Christmas with Fred.

• suggests that Scrooge is still an unkind boss.

• illustrates how much Scrooge’s attitude toward money has changed since the beginning of the play.

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9. Which topic is NOT explored in the play?

• money

• family

• happiness

• nature

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10. Which is NOT a theme of the play?

• Relationships with others give meaning to life.

• It is never too late to change.

• Money cannot buy happiness.

• Those who work hard find success.

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