Christmas Carol Act 1

What does Marley reveal about Scrooge at the opening of the play?

• He is solitary and miserly old man.
• He gives money to the poor.
• He is a good friend to Marley
• He likes cold, winter days.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

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Why does Scrooge object to having people enjoy Christmas?

• He cares only for making money and thinks Christmas is an interruption.
• He feels sad at Christmas because Marley died on Christmas eve.
• He believes Christmas is for children.
• He actually enjoys Christmas.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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When Scrooge goes home from work, in Act I, what actions show that he is uneasy?

• He trims his candle.
• He eats only a bowl of gruel for dinner.
• He checks each room and looks under the sofa and tables.
• He says "Bah Humbug."

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CCSS.RL.7.10

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When Scrooge sees himself as a child at school, what is revealed about his childhood?

• He was terrified of ghosts.
• He is alone and lonely.
• He cared only about money.
• He was his teacher's favorite student.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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Why does Marley visit Scrooge at his house?

• to ask Scrooge what has been happening at the business
• to beg Scrooge to help save Mary from his doom
• to see Scrooge again and have a nice chat about old times.
• to tell Scrooge that he will be haunted by spirits and to try to save him.

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

• bored
• cheerful
• gloomy
• thoughtful

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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When a person is described at covetous, this means they what?

• Desperately want what someone else has.
• like to go to chuch
• constantly talk about money
• are gloomy and sad all the time.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

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What does resolute mean?

• timid and shy
• daring and bold
• hesitant and uncertain
• firm and unwavering

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Cratchit says, "He's getting on in years, and he's alone. He's noticed your visit." What does this comment suggest?

• He understands Scrooge and feels sorry for him.
• He defends Scrooge's behavior, hoping Scrooge will pay him more.
• He cares for the elderly Scrooge so he will inherit Scrooge's business.
• He fears Scrooge and plans to find a new job.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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Marley tells Scrooge about the chains he forged in life and says,"You have labored on it, since." What does Marley mean?

• He means that Scrooge always carries his money around.
• He means that Scrooge's obsession with profit has ruined his character.
• He means that Scrooge deserves to be in prison for illegal activity.
• He means Scrooge's oppression of people who owe him money is an unfair.

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