A Christmas Carol - Stave 3

When Scrooge discovers the Ghost of Christmas Present, the ghost is sitting on a throne of what?

• pillows

• live birds

• lies

• food

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

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When the Ghost of Christmas Present tells Scrooge he has 1,800 brothers, Scrooge replies with, “A tremendous family to provide for!” What does this quote tell readers about Scrooge?

• He’s still thinking of everything in terms of money.

• He’s afraid of having a large family.

• He’s still thinking of everything in terms of family.

• He doesn’t care about money as much anymore.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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Scrooge says, “Spirit, conduct me where you will. I went forth last night on compulsion, and I learnt a lesson which is working now. Tonight, if you have ought to teach me, let me profit by it.”

How did Scrooge’s experience with the Ghost of Christmas Past impact his attitude?

• He has a more positive attitude because he realizes that profiting money is what he wants most.

• He has a more positive attitude because he realizes that the ghosts’ messages are important.

• He has a more negative attitude and does not display any kind of change in his behavior.

• He has a more negative attitude because he realizes the ghosts’ messages are not important.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

How does the Ghost of Christmas Present spread cheer?

• He yells at people to be happy

• He does not spread cheer at all

• He sprinkles blessings from his torch onto them

• He shakes their hands and wishes them well

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

To whose home does the Spirit take Scrooge?

• The Counting House
• Fezziwig's home
• Bob's home
• Marley's home

What is Bob Cratchit's attitude towards Scrooge on Christmas Day?

• he doesn't want to talk about him
• he says he is going to quit working for him
• he admires him and wants to be just like him
• he is thankful and offers a toast to him

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

True or False: The rest of Bob's family heartily raises their glasses to his toast

• True
• False

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

What can be inferred about Mrs. Cratchit’s feelings regarding Scrooge from the following quote?

“The Founder of the Feast indeed!” cried Mrs. Cratchit, reddening. “I wish I had him here. I’d give him a piece of my mind to feast upon and I hope he’d have a good appetite for it.”

• Mrs. Cratchit finds Mr. Scrooge to be a great provider.

• Mrs. Cratchit finds Mr. Scrooge to be very unpleasant.

• Mrs. Cratchit finds Mr. Scrooge to have a large appetite.

• Mrs. Cratchit finds Mr. Scrooge to be very handsome.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

We know (from the text!) that the Cratchits are not well off financially because they do NOT have...

• new clothing, fancy drinking glasses, an abundance of food

• ribbons, a big turkey, pudding for dessert

• many children

• crutches for Tiny Tim

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

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CCSS.RL.6.2

Which statement describes what can be inferred about the Cratchits from the following?

“They were not a handsome family; they were not well dressed; their shoes were far from being water proof; their clothes were scanty; and Peter might have known, and very likely did, the inside of a pawnbroker’s. But they were happy, grateful, pleased with one another, and contented with the time”

• Although the family is poor, they are also foolish and they deserve what they get.

• Although the family is poor, they are also cruel and vicious to others.

• Although the family is poor, they are rich in love and gratitude.

• Although the family is wealthy, they are lacking in love.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.1