A Christmas Carol Vocabulary

Which option best defines solitary as used in literature?

• Traveling with companions

• Speaking in loud crowds

• Living or existing alone

• Working under supervision

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

In A Christmas Carol, who is Marley in relation to Scrooge?

• His former schoolmaster

• His generous nephew

• His loyal housekeeper

• His deceased business partner

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.L.7.5A

Which sentence uses implored correctly?

• He implored his room with paint

• She implored the judge for mercy

• They implored quietly without words

• We implored the dog to write

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Choose the best definition of misery.

• A state of great suffering

• A faint musical echo

• A brief moment of luck

• A polite social visit

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Spectre most nearly means:

• A wealthy banker

• A festive dinner

• A ghost or phantom

• A street performer

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

Match each vocabulary word with its correct definition.

• A state of great suffering

• Implored

• A ghost or visible spirit

• Spectre

• Scrooge’s deceased partner

• Marley

• Existing alone or isolated

• Solitary

• Begged urgently for help

• Misery

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Which word best completes the sentence? The streets were empty and he walked home __________, hearing only his own footsteps.

• Marley

• solitary

• spectre

• misery

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

Which example best illustrates a spectre?

• A translucent figure in a hallway

• A strict school headmaster

• A cheerful festival parade

• A sack of gold coins

Which two sentences correctly show the meaning of implored?

• He implored the window to close itself

• They implored the coach for another chance

• She implored her friend to stay and listen

• We implored through silence and sleep

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which word would describe someone suffering cold, hunger, and despair?

• Misery

• Marley

• Solitary

• Spectre

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4