A Christmas Carol

Who is the protagonist of the story? (The protagonist is the main character of a story who must overcome a conflict.)

• Ebenezer Scrooger

• Jacob Marley

• Bob Cratchit

• Tiny Tim

What is the setting of the story? (The setting is the time and place the story takes place.)

• Victorian London; Christmas Eve and Day in the 1800's

• Boston; Christmas Eve and Day in the 1800's

• Victorian London; Christmas Eve and Day - present day

• Victorian London; Christmas Eve in the 1900's

Which statement best describes Scrooge at the beginning of the story?

• Scrooge is a miserly, lonely, cold elderly man.

• Scrooge is a generous, outgoing, and young man.

• Scrooge is a wealthy, popular, and jovial person.

• Scrooge is an adventurous, kindhearted, and middle-aged individual.

What is the inciting incident of this story? (The inciting incident sets the story "in motion.")

• Marley's Ghost visits Scrooge on Christmas Eve.

• Scrooge is fired from his job.

• Scrooge's nephew Fred comes to visit.

• Scrooge visits the graveyard on Christmas Day.

The weather at the beginning of the story is cold and dreary. The weather at the end of the story is warm and sunny. What does this change in weather symbolize?

• A positive change in Scrooge

• A negative change in Scrooge

• The change in weather symbolizes the changing of the seasons.

• The change in weather symbolizes the passing of time.

What is Marley's message to Scrooge?

• You will be visited by three ghosts that will help you change your ways.

• Money is the root of all evil

• You must accept your fate

• Live in the moment and enjoy life

What does Marley's chains represent?

• What was most important to him when he was alive - money.

• His service to mankind.

• His contributions to Scrooge.

• His love for life.

What was Marley's "business" in life? What should it have been?

• Making money; goodwill to mankind

• Goodwill to mankind; charity

• Making money; opening a new counting house

• Charity; opening a new counting house

Which statement best describes the Ghost of Christmas Past?

• Both young and old; white robe; like a candle

• A large, green creature with glowing eyes; wears a crown; carries a staff.

• A short, elderly man with a long beard; dressed in a black suit; carries a lantern.

• A tall, muscular man with a black cape; wears a mask; carries a scythe.

What does the Ghost of Christmas Past symbolize?

• Memories - both good and bad

• Death

• Goodwill and charity

• Happiness