A Christmas Carol Act 1- Scene 1 & 2

 

Which statement best summarizes Act 1, Scene 1?

• A ghost named Marley introduces the protagonist, Ebenezer Scrooge, a kind old man.

• A ghost named Marley haunts Ebenezer Scrooge, an old man.

• A ghost named Marley introduces himself and introduces the audience to Ebenezer Scrooge, his brother.

• A ghost named Marley introduces the protagonist, Ebenezer Scrooge, a selfish old man.

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2. Who is Marley?

• Scrooge's nephew

• Scrooge's brother

• Scrooge's partner

• Scrooge's assistant

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In Act 1, Scene 1, what do you learn about the characters from the dialogue between Scrooge and his nephew?

• They have different ideas about the worth of Christmas.

• They have different ideas about the value of youth and age.

• They have different ideas about how to run a business.

• They have different ideas about the meaning of humbug.

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Who is Scrooge's clerk?

• His nephew

• Jacob Marley

• Cratchit

• Thin Man

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The highlighted text is an example of which of the following?

• Stage directions

• Dialogue

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Why does Scrooge object to people enjoying Christmas?

• He is sad at Christmas because Marley died on Christmas Eve.

• He actually likes Christmas and only pretends to dislike it.

• He believes poor people should be unhappy even at Christmas.

• He cares only for making money, and Christmas is an interruption.

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What did the two Do-Gooders want from Scrooge?

• a job

• to borrow money

• his promise to be a better person

• to get a donation to feed the Poor

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Where does Scrooge think the poor should go for help?

• homeless shelter

• his office

• prison

• their relatives

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a story that is written to be performed by actors on a stage before an audience

• Poetry

• Monologue

• Drama

• Act

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The play or drama is organized in ____________________.

• chapters

• episodes

• acts and scenes

• pages and numbers

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