A Christmas Carol Stave 3 Comprehension

Where did the second spirit bring Scrooge?

• into his past
• into his future
• into Marley's past
• into his present

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

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.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is Tiny Tim's fate if nothing changes?

• He will grow up a strong healthy man

• He will die

• He will have many kids

• He will work at Scrooge's counting house

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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 does the Ghost of Christmas Present spread cheer?

• He yells at people to be happy

• He does not spread cheer at all

• He sprinkles water from his torch onto them

• He shakes their hands and wishes them well

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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

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.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does the Ghost of Christmas Present symbolize (represent)?

• money and power

• poverty/poor

• the christmas spirit - joy and merriment

• what's happening in the world today

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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

What does the trip to the Cratchit family’s Christmas dinner reveal about the Ghost of Christmas Present’s message for Scrooge?

• Bob Cratchit has “plenty” of money that makes him happier than family could.

• Bob Cratchit has “plenty” of love from his family that makes him happier than money could.

• Bob Cratchit has “plenty” of food for his large family that makes him happier than money could.

• Bob Cratchit has “plenty” of clothing for his family that makes him happier than money could.

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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

What does the trip to Fred’s Christmas party reveal about the Ghost of Christmas Present’s message for Scrooge?

• Fred has “plenty” of money to spend on his friends so that they have more fun at his parties.

• Fred plays “plenty” of games with his friends that make him happier than money could.

• Fred has “plenty” of happiness with his friends that makes him happier than money could.

• Fred has “plenty” of bitterness just like his uncle, so they will have a better relationship.

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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