Scene 5: Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come

What does the phrase "Poor ol' Scrooge 'as met 'is end" suggest about the characters' feelings towards Scrooge?

• They are sad that Scrooge has died.
• They are relieved that Scrooge has died.
• They are indifferent to Scrooge's death.
• They are angry at Scrooge for his past actions.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What does the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come show Scrooge that makes him say, "No more! No more!"?

• The Ghost shows Scrooge a vision of his own death.
• The Ghost shows Scrooge a vision of his nephew's family.
• The Ghost shows Scrooge a vision of his own happy future.
• The Ghost shows Scrooge a vision of the Cratchit family's Christmas dinner.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the description of the Cratchit family's home suggest about their values?

• They value wealth and material possessions.
• They value family and love.
• They value power and influence.
• They value solitude and independence.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What does the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come's silence suggest about its purpose?

• The Ghost is not able to speak.
• The Ghost is trying to frighten Scrooge.
• The Ghost is trying to teach Scrooge a lesson.
• The Ghost is trying to comfort Scrooge.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come's silence contribute to the overall mood of the scene?

• The silence makes the scene feel peaceful and calming.
• The silence makes the scene feel exciting and suspenseful.
• The silence makes the scene feel sad and depressing.
• The silence makes the scene feel humorous and lighthearted.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the description of the charwoman's laughter reveal about her character?

• She is a kind and compassionate person.
• She is a greedy and selfish person.
• She is a thoughtful and introspective person.
• She is a cheerful and optimistic person.

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

How does the author's use of dialogue in the scene with the thieves help to create a sense of irony?

• The thieves are surprised to find Scrooge's house empty.
• The thieves are concerned about Scrooge's well-being.
• The thieves are respectful of Scrooge's belongings.
• The thieves are excited to take Scrooge's belongings.

How does the author's use of imagery in the scene with the Cratchit family contribute to the overall theme of the story?

• The imagery emphasizes the importance of material wealth.
• The imagery emphasizes the importance of personal ambition.
• The imagery emphasizes the importance of love and compassion.
• The imagery emphasizes the importance of social status.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What evidence from the text most strongly suggests the author's perspective on bravery?

• “I cannot. You cannot tell me that I must watch them and do nothing. I will not. It is mine still.” (He rushes into the house to claim his belongings and to protect them.
• “He ain’t about, is he?” (The charwoman laughs.) “Poor ol’ Scrooge ’as met ’is end.”
• “The light tires my eyes so. (pause) They’re better now. It makes them tired to try to see by firelight, and I wouldn’t show reddened eyes to your father when he comes home for the world.”
• “No more! No more!” (As the spirit directs Scrooge’s attention to the tableau of the three thieves standing poised over the silver bell, Scrooge bursts out of the house, clad only in his nightshirt.) “I cannot. I cannot. The room is . . . too like a cheerless place that is familiar.”

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NC.RL.7.1

Which quote from the text best supports the conclusion that the character felt remorseful?

• “He ain’t about to bother us, is he?”
• “I have known him to walk with . . . I have known him to walk with Tiny Tim upon his shoulder very fast indeed.”
• “Heartily sorry,” he said, “for your good wife, and if I can be of service to you in any way—”
• “I cannot. I cannot. The room is . . . too like a cheerless place that is familiar.”

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NC.RL.7.1