A Christmas Carol: Scrooge & Marley Act I Vocabulary

What might someone do if he or she were covetous?

• They may try to accumulate as many possessions or as much money as they could.

• They may try to give away as many possessions as they could

• They may not care about having possessions or money.

How might a person behave if he or she were morose?

• They may be gloomy or ill-tempered, not enjoying life and not getting along with people. CRANKY!

• They will be happy and easy to get along with. HAPPY!

• They will be uncaring about anything and just go about business as normal. BLISSFUL.

Which is a situating in which someone might be resolute?

• Someone might be resolute if they act as if they do not have a care in the world.

• Someone might be resolute if they were not determined to reach a goal.

• Someone might be resolute if he or she were determined to reach a particular goal.

What character traits might cause a person to be viewed as impossible?

• If he or she knows they can complete a task.

• If he or she argued about every little thing.

• If he or she was pleasant and agreeable about every little thing.

What actions and behaviors might be expected of a miser?

Select Two

• A miser would not be expected to do anything generous or share money.

• A miser would be generous with his time.

• A mister would be expected to be greedy and refuse to help anyone who is in need.

• A miser would help others and help those in need.

How would a malcontent behave at a party?

Select TWO

• Be the life of the party.

• Sit in a corner, and never smile

• Refuse to talk to anyone and argue with others.

• Talk with everyone at the party.

Which of the following words best describes the mood of a person who feels morose?

• Bored

• Gloomy

• cheerful

• thoughtful

Which of the following is the best example of covetous behavior?

• Jorge cheered when Caleb won an award for the best science essay in the class.

• Ling gazed out the window and daydreamed about traveling to exotic places.

• Alissa desperately wanted a guitar like the one Jordan always played.

• Jonathan baked a pie and invited all his friends over to have a slice.

Which phrase best describes someone who is resolute?

• timid and shy

• daring and bold

• firm and unwavering

• hesitant and uncertain