What did Scrooge's fiance tell Scrooge when he was a young man?

She broke up with him because he changed.

She asked him to pay Bob Cratchit more money.

Scrooge's past is important because

it may help explain why Scrooge is so mean

it may give us details about all the characters

it will help us see how successful he is

What is the purpose of Marley's speech at the beginning of Act I, Scene 1, of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley?

to introduce the character of Scrooge to the audience

to present himself as the Ghost of Christmas Past

to explain why he and Scrooge were once partners

to tell Scrooge what to expect on Christmas Eve

In Act I, Scene 2, of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, why does Scrooge disagree with people enjoying Christmas?

He cares only for making money, and Christmas is an interruption.

He is sad at Christmas because Marley died on Christmas Eve.

He actually likes Christmas and only pretends to dislike it.

He believes poor people should be unhappy even at Christmas.

In Act I, what do you learn about Bob Cratchit from this dialogue? Nephew. [To Cratchit] He's impossible! Cratchit. Oh, mind him not, sir. He's getting on in years, and he's alone. He's noticed your visit. I'll wager your visit has warmed him.

He is forgiving of Scrooge and has a positive attitude.

He agrees with Scrooge's nephew.

How would the portly man and thin man describe Scrooge?

They find Scrooge hardhearted and cruel.

They find Scrooge brisk and professional.

They find Scrooge solemn and sorrowful.

They find Scrooge distracted and upset.

What does Scrooge think should happen to poor people?

They should go to prisons or workhouses if they can't afford to pay their bills.

They should be helped by the government

The churches in the city should help the poor.

Everyone should help out those in need.

Scrooge meets the Ghost of Christmas Present in Act II. Which of the the following statements that Scrooge makes to Present shows most clearly that Scrooge has begun to change?

Scrooge. Tonight, if you have aught to teach me, let me profit by it.

Scrooge. Hello How should I call you?

Scrooge. I'm afraid I've not. Have you had many brothers, Spirit?

Scrooge. A tremendous family to provide for!

What is Scrooge's first reaction when he sees Cratchit's family in Act II?

He thinks that Cratchit has too many children.

He is touched to see Cratchit offering a toast to him.

He refuses to believe that the family is real.

He is afraid that Tiny Tim will not live.

In Act II, what are the two women and the man selling to Old Joe?

Items that they stole from Scrooge's room after he died.

items that Scrooge gave them as charity.

items that Cratchit gave them after Scrooge died.

Items that they had once given Scrooge to repay him for their debts.

How do the Cratchits respond to the death of Tiny tim in Act II?

They do their best to comfort one another and move forward.

They blame Scrooge because they could not afford to get a good doctor.

They blame one another for not taking enough care of Tiny Tim.

They are unable to function because of their grief over Tiny Tim.

What do these lines from Act II show? Present: This is the home of your employee, Mr. Scrooge. Don't you know it? Scrooge: Do you mean Cratchit, Spirit? Do you mean this Cratchit's home?

Scrooge has never visited the Cratchit's home.

Scrooge is trying to annoy the Spirit.

Scrooge has a poor memory for places.

Scrooge has forgotten his employee's name.

In Act II, which of the following statements from the Ghost of Christmas Present most likely means Scrooge's actions can affect the outcome of events?

Present: If these shadows remain unaltered by the future, the child will die.

Present: I would say that he gets the pleasure of his family...

Present: I see a vacant seat...in the poor chimney corner, and a crutch without an owner...

Present: Save your breath, Mr. Scrooge. You can't be seen or heard.

In Act II, How does the First Woman, Old Joe's talkative customer feel about Scrooge?

She thinks that he was a mean and terrible person.

She pities him for having died alone and friendless.

She is afraid his ghost will haunt her.

She admires him for his wealth.

Which of the following statements supports the Old Woman's opinion of Mr. Scrooge?

If he wanted to keep 'em after he was dead, the wicked old screw, why wasn't he more natural in his lifetime?

"What odds then? What odds, Mrs. Dilber? Everyone has a right to take care of themselves."

"Who's the worse for the loss of a few things like these? Not a dead man, I suppose?"

Whose else's do you think? He isn't likely to catch a cold without 'em, I daresay.

When Scrooge says, Scrooge: A merrier Christmas, Bob, my good fellow! than I have given you for many a year. I'll raise your salary and endeavor to assist your struggling family...

Cratchit is delighted but shocked.

Cratchit is bitter and resentful

Cratchit is puzzled and confused

Cratchit is frightened but relieved.

Which of the following quotes support your opinion of how Cratchit reacts to Scrooge saying he will give him a raise?

(Bob Cratchit stands, smiles, at Scrooge; bob Cratchit faints.)

(Cratchit ...enters, head down, full of guilt. Cratchit starts writing almost before he sits.)

Bob: I am very sorry, sir. I am behind my time.

Bob: I was making rather merry yesterday and into the night...

The final scene of Act II takes place on the day of Christmas. When Bob Cratchit arrives late to work that morning, how does he respond?

He promises to pay Cratchit more money for his work.

He sends Cratchit out to get both of them something to eat.

He tells Cratchit about the visit of the Three Spirits.

He threatens to fire Cratchit right then and there.

The following stage directions describe... (Present is wearing a simple green robe. The walls around the room are now covered in greenery, as well. The room seems to be a perfect grove now: leaves of holly, mistletoe and ivy reflect the stage lights.)

the room that Present appears in

the memory that Presents visits

What do these stage directions suggest is Scrooge's most likely thought at this moment of the play? (Scrooge now comes to the room of his Nephew and Niece. He stops at the door, begins to knock on it, loses his courage, tries again, loses his courage again, fails again, and then backs off and runs at the door...)

Scrooge is afraid of being rejected because his nephew doesn't know yet that he has changed.

Scrooge doesn't really want to dine with his nephew.

Scrooge can't decide whether to dine with his nephew.

Scrooge has avoided visiting his nephew for so long tha the isn't sure he has the right house.

Seeing the future showed Scrooge that ___________.

Being generous is more important than being wealthy.

Money can take you far in life.

Your friends will always be there for you.

No matter what life will be okay.

How does the vision of his young sister affect Scrooge?

It teaches and reminds him of the love of family.

It make him angry and resentful.

It scares him that his sister may die.

It bothers him that his sister was so rude and ill mannered.

What is a major shift in the play?

Scrooge's tone from morose to joyful

Bob Cratchit's tone about Christmas

Marley's purpose for helping Scrooge

How did this story influence society?

People realized that is is better to give than receive,

People no longer believed in Christmas.

Drama and A Christmas Carol Act I

Authored by Margaret Anderson

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7th Grade

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which are the main elements of a dramatic play?

dialogue and aside

stage directions and center stage

dialogue and stage directions

characters and conflict

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When a character speaks to the audience and the actors do not appear to hear?

flash pot

aside

stage directions

monologue

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who wrote A Christmas Carol?

SE Hinton

Kurt Vonnegut

Charles Chaplin

Hugo Higgens

Charles Dickens

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Horovitz make Marley "disappear" from the stage?

the scrim flies away

the ringing of bells

the choir singing

the use of a flash-pot

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the setting of A Christmas Carol?

London, England, 1840's

London, New Jersey, 1790's

Paris, France, 1970's

Austin, Texas, present

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the main character of A Christmas Carol?

Ebeneezer Scrooge

Queen Victoria

Tiny Tim

Bruce Wayne

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which ghost is weighed down by greed?

The Ghost of Christmas Past

The Ghost of Christmas Present

Jacob Marley

Bob Cratchit

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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Drama and A Christmas Carol Act I

Which are the main elements of a dramatic play?

When a character speaks to the audience and the actors do not appear to hear?

Who wrote A Christmas Carol?

How does Horovitz make Marley "disappear" from the stage?

What is the setting of A Christmas Carol?

Who is the main character of A Christmas Carol?

Which ghost is weighed down by greed?

What did Scrooge's fiance tell Scrooge when he was a young man?

By reading ________________________, we can understand details about the setting and what the characters are doing.

Scrooge's past is important because

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