A Christmas Carol Final Test

EXCERPT: "The door of Scrooge’s counting-house was open that he might keep his eye upon his clerk, who in a dismal little cell beyond, a sort of tank, was copying letters. Scrooge had a very small fire, but the clerk’s fire was so very much smaller that it looked like one coal. But he couldn’t replenish it, for Scrooge kept the coal-box in his own room; and so surely as the clerk came in with the shovel, the master predicted that it would be necessary for them to part."

In Stave I of A Christmas Carol, what do Scrooge's actions toward his clerk suggest about their relationship?

• Scrooge keeps the door open to communicate better with his clerk.

• Scrooge keeps the door open because he does not trust his clerk.

• Scrooge keeps the door open to share the fire with his clerk.

• Scrooge keeps the door open to force his clerk to ask for the shovel.

When asked for a donation for the poor in Stave I, where does Scrooge suggest those without means go?

• To prisons and workhouses

• To their own relatives

• To the Church

Who comes to ask Scrooge to spend Christmas with his family in Stave I?

• Mrs. Cratchit, Scrooge's clerk's wife

• Mr. Fezziwig, Scrooge's former boss

• Marley, Scrooge's business partner

• Fred, Scrooge's nephew

EXCERPT: “Christmas a humbug, uncle!” said Scrooge’s nephew. “You don’t mean that, I am sure."

“I do,” said Scrooge. “Merry Christmas! what right have you to be merry? what reason have you to be merry? You’re poor enough."

“Come, then,” returned the nephew gaily. “What right have you to be dismal? what reason have you to be morose? You’re rich enough.”

In Stave I of A Christmas Carol, how does Scrooge's nephew perceive his uncle?

• Scrooge’s nephew believes that his uncle should be spending his money on Christmas.

• Scrooge’s nephew understands why his uncle wants to keep his office open on Christmas.

• Scrooge’s nephew feels that his uncle does not take the holidays as seriously as he should.

• Scrooge’s nephew does not understand why Scrooge is disgruntled with the holidays.

In exchange for giving him Christmas Day off, what must Scrooge's clerk, Bob, promise?

• To agree to being docked for the day off

• To come in early the next day

• To give him a full day of work the following weekend

• To stay late that night

Which of these events occurs FIRST in Stave II with the Ghost of Christmas Past?

• Scrooge tells the Ghost that he regrets not giving something to the boy singing Christmas carols.

• Scrooge sees Belle as a beautiful woman in the prime of her life, with a loving family, home, and husband.

• Scrooge returns to his childhood with the Ghost of Christmas Past and sees himself as a young boy, alone at his school.

• Scrooge begs the Ghost to leave the past and return to the present because he can no longer bear it.

How does the Ghost of Christmas Past’s perspective about Fezziwig affect Scrooge?

• Scrooge says to the Ghost that Fezziwig was a good businessman, revealing that Scrooge wants to run his office differently.

• Scrooge says that the Ghost is wrong about Fezziwig, revealing that Scrooge remembers his own youth better than he thought he did.

• Scrooge explains to the Ghost why Fezziwig's actions are so important, revealing that Scrooge is starting to value the importance of treating others kindly.

• Scrooge begs the Ghost to let him stay at the party, revealing that Scrooge misses the company and friendship of others.

Which event occurs AFTER Scrooge sees himself with his old boss, Fezziwig, in Stave II while with the Ghost of Christmas Past?

• Scrooge sees Belle as a beautiful woman in the prime of her life, with a loving family, home, and husband.

• Scrooge says to the Ghost that he wishes he could say a few words to his clerk.

• Scrooge tells the Ghost that he regrets not giving something to the boy singing Christmas carols.

• Scrooge begs the Ghost to leave the past and return to the present because he can no longer bear it.

What is Bob Cratchit's attitude towards Scrooge on Christmas Day?

• he doesn't want to talk about him
• he says he is going to quit working for him
• he admires him and wants to be just like him
• he is thankful and offers a toast to him

How does the rest of Bob Cratchit's family feel at the mention of Scrooge's name?

• Sad

• Upset

• Happy

• Indifferent