A Christmas Carol

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.”

How does Scrooge's nephew perceive his uncle?

• He feels that his uncle takes the holidays seriously.

• He 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 ghost resembled a candle?

• the Ghost of Christmas Past

• the Ghost of Christmas Present

• the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come

• Marley

Which of these events occurs FIRST in Stave II (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 Present spread holiday cheer?

• Waving his torch over people's food

• Yells at people to be happy

• Shakes their hands and wishes them well

• Participates in the games they play

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?

• Indifferent

• Upset

• Happy

• Celebratory

What question does Scrooge ask the Spirit of Christmas Present?

• If it is too late for him to change
• If Tiny Tim will live
• If the rest of the Cratchits will ever forgive him
• If the family will have enough to eat after Christmas