A Christmas Carol Chapter 1

What is the setting of this novel?

• Los Angeles, California, 1900s

• London, England, 1800s

• Sydney, Australia, 1600s

• Paris, France, 1700s

When does the novel open?

• a week before Christmas

• two days before Christmas

• Christmas Eve

• Christmas Day

What do we learn about Marley?

• He is dead.

• He is related to Fred.

• He is related to Bob.

• He is very sick.

What is Scrooge's relationship to Marley?

• They are brothers.

• They are enemies.

• They were business partners.

• They were in the army together.

What does Scrooge's nephew want?

• a donation for the poor

• Scrooge to sign a document for him

• a bill for his accounting services

• Scrooge to come to his house for Christmas dinner

How does Scrooge respond to his nephew's request?

• He said if people are poor, they should go to prison.

• He refused to sign the document.

• He said his nephew did not have to pay the bill.

• He said he would not come to Christmas dinner.

Which adjective best describes Scrooge?

• greedy

• generous

• funny

• enthusiastic

What is Scrooge's first name?

• Marley

• Ernest

• Matthew

• Ebenezer

How did Scrooge respond to the gentlemen collecting money for the poor?

• He said he would be glad to support their cause.

• He said he would talk to them at a later time.

• He said that poor people actually had more money than him.

• He said he already supports prisons and workhouses for the poor.

What happened seven years ago?

• Marley died.

• Scrooge started a partnership with Marley.

• Fred's mother died.

• Fred moved in with Scrooge.