A Christmas Carol Quiz

What is the play’s setting?

• New York City, United States

• London, England

• Paris, France

• Mexico City, Mexico

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CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.4.5

Which of the following best describes Ebenezer Scrooge at the beginning of the play? Select ALL that apply.

• greedy

• confused

• mean

• shy

• selfish

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CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.4.10

In Scene 1, what does Scrooge mean when he says “Bah! Humbug!” after Fred wishes him a merry Christmas?

• Scrooge thinks that Christmas is foolish.

• Scrooge thinks that Christmas is great.

• That is Scrooge’s way of saying “Merry Christmas.”

• This is Scrooge’s nickname for his nephew Fred.

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CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.10

Each link of Jacob Marley's chain stands for a time when he ______.

• made money as a businessman

• told Scrooge to change his ways

• treated someone badly

• was kind to his workers

In Scene 3, who is Mr. Fezziwig?

• Marley's first boss

• Scrooge's first boss

• Bob Cratchit's first boss

• the Ghost of Christmas Present

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CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.4.5

In Scene 4, where does Ghost 2 take Scrooge?

• to Fred’s house

• to see Belle, the woman Scrooge loved

• to Cratchit’s house

• to a grave

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CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.4.10

Based on the events that take place at the end of the play what will Scrooge most likely do next? Select TWO correct answers.

• Scrooge will invite Bob Cratchit and his family to a Christmas dinner.

• Scrooge will continue to choose money over love and friendships.

• Scrooge will become a kind and generous employer to Bob Cratchit.

• Scrooge will spend a lot of money to make his business bigger.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Which TWO statements are the main themes, or messages, of the play? Select two answers.

• People never change.

• People can change for the better.

• Being kind brings more happiness than being rich.

• Life is short, so try to have as much fun as possible.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which ghost does Scrooge fear the most?

• Jacob Marley

• Ghost (1) of the past

• Ghost (2) of the present

• Ghost (3) of the future

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Which line from the play best shows that Scrooge is beginning to regret his choices from the past?

• 87 N1: The next morning, Scrooge wakes up.

• 88 Scrooge: I'm back! There's still time for me to change my ways!

• 89 N2: He calls out his window to a boy on the street below.

• 90 Scrooge: Merry Christmas, my boy!

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CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.7