Christmas Carol Stave 1 Extract (The Clerk)

Why did Scrooge keep the coal-box in his own room?

• To control the amount of coal used by the clerk

• To prevent the clerk from using too much coal

• To keep the office tidy

• To save money on heating

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What did the clerk do to try to warm himself?

• He added more coal to the fire

• He put on a white comforter

• He lit another candle

• He asked Scrooge for more firewood

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why did Scrooge predict that it would be necessary for them to part?

• Because the clerk was using too much coal

• Because the clerk was not doing his job properly

• Because the clerk was not wearing warm clothing

• Because the clerk was not able to keep the fire going

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What did the clerk's fire look like compared to Scrooge's fire?

• It was the same size

• It was much larger

• It was non-existent

• It was smaller

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Where was the clerk working?

• In a bright and airy workspace

• In a cozy room with a fireplace

• In a spacious office

• In a dismal little cell

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2