A Christmas Carol Act 1 Scenes 3-4

How did Marley receive his chains?

• The ghost of Christmas Past gave it to him

• He built it during his life each time he was greedy or rude to others

• He made it link by link each time he screamed

• Scrooge gave them to him

Why does Marley appear to Scrooge on Christmas eve?

• To wish him a Merry Christmas

• To show him what the afterlife is like

• To warn Scrooge of his own fate, if he doesn't change his ways

• To visit with his old friend

Which of the following describe the Ghost of Past's appearance? Mark all that are true.

• muscular arms

• holding holly

• black robe

• chains

• shiny belt

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

In this sentence, which would be considered the stage direction?

SCROOGE: {Panicked} Fly, but I am a mortal and cannot fly!

• SCROOGE

• {Panicked}

• Fly, but I am a mortal and cannot fly

• All of the above

Marley: I wear the chain I forges in life. I made it link by link, and yard by yard. Is its pattern strange to you? Or would you know, you, Scrooge, the weight and length of the strong coil you bear yourself? It was full as heavy and long as this, seven Christmas Eves ago. You have labored on it, since. It is a ponderous chain. Which of the following best explains Marley's meaning?

• He means that Scrooge always carries his money on his person.

• He means that Scrooge's obsession with profit has ruined his character.

• He means that Scrooge deserves to be in prison for illegal business practices

• He means that Scrooge's oppression of people who owe him money is an unfair burden.

Which Ghost appears to Scrooge in Scene 3?

• Spirit of Christmas Past

• Spirit of Christmas Present

• Spirit of Christmas yet to come

• None of the above

What time was the Spirit of Christmas Past supposed to appear?

• 1 am

• 3 am

• 5 am

• None

How was the Spirit of Christmas Past described?

• A big bulky man that looked like Santa Claus

• A little flame

• A striking female figure with bright flowing hair in a white robe with summer flowers and a silver sash.

• none of the above

Why does Marley say he has to continue to walk the earth after death?

• He cannot find his way to Heaven.

• His chains from his life are too heavy to move on.

• His chains are too light to move on.

• Scrooge has not forgiven him for his sins.