A Christmas Carol Introduction

Which of the following pieces of information does Jacob Marley reveal about Scrooge at the opening of Act I?

• He often gives money to the poor.

• He was a good friend to Marley.

• He likes cold, dark winter days.

• He is a solitary, miserly man.

Why does Scrooge object to having people enjoy Christmas?

• He believes it is for children.

• He cares only for making money and considers it an interruption.

• He feels sad because Marley died on Christmas Eve.

• He only pretends to dislike it.

When Scrooge goes goes home form work, which actions show that he is uneasy?

• He checks each of the rooms.

• He trims his candle as he walks.

• He looks under the sofa and table.

• He eats a bowl of gruel for his dinner.

• He thinks he sees Marley's face in the pictures.

Near the end of Act I, Scrooge see himself as a child at school. What is revealed about his childhood in the this scene?

• He was alone and lonely.

• He was terrified of ghosts.

• He cared only about money.

• He was his teacher's favorite student.

Why does Marley visit Scrooge in his rooms in Act I? Choose two options

• to ask him what has been happening at Scrooge and Marley's

• to see Scrooge again and have a chat about old times

• to inform Scrooge that the Three Spirits will haunt him

• to beg Scrooge to help save Marley from his doom

• to rescue Scrooge from sharing Marley's own fate

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

• bored

• gloomy

• cheerful

• thoughtful

Which of the following is the best example of covetous behavior?

• Jorge cheered when Caleb won an award.

• Ling gazed out the window and daydreamed about traveling.

• Alisa desperately wanted a guitar like the one that Jordan played.

• Jon baked a pie and invited all his friends to have some.

Which phrase best describes someone who is resolute?

• timid and shy

• daring and bold

• firm and unwavering

• hesitant and uncertain

In Act I, which sentence best describes Cratchit's relationship with Scrooge?

• He fears Scrooge and plans to find a new job.

• He understands Scrooge and feels sorry for him.

• He cares for the elderly Scrooge so he will inherit his fortune.

• He defends Scrooge's behavior, hoping he will pay him more.

How does Scrooge feel after revisiting the Fezziwigs' Christmas party?

• He resents Past for making hi relive a painful memory.

• He puzzles over past's reason for showing him the party.

• He is sorry that he has been ungenerous toward Bob Cratchit.

• He wonders what became of his fellow apprentice.