Exploring the Themes of A Christmas Carol

What is the main theme of 'A Christmas Carol'?

• The importance of wealth

• The joy of Christmas parties

• The value of solitude

• The spirit of giving and forgiveness

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Why does Scrooge refuse to buy coal for the furnace?

• He believes it is a waste of money

• He enjoys the cold

• He wants to punish Bob Cratchit

• He is allergic to coal

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Who invites Scrooge to a Christmas party?

• Bob Cratchit

• His nephew Fred

• The Ghost of Christmas Past

• Two charity collectors

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does Marley's ghost warn Scrooge about?

• The arrival of a new business partner

• The importance of saving money

• The dangers of Christmas

• The consequences of his greed

What does the Ghost of Christmas Past show Scrooge?

• His future

• The lives of his employees

• His present life

• Scenes from his earlier life

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Who was Scrooge's first real opportunity in life given by?

• His father

• Mr. Feswig

• Fred

• Marley

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does Scrooge see at Belle's house?

• A funeral

• A business meeting

• A happy family dinner

• A lonely Christmas

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the Ghost of Christmas Present reveal about Bob Cratchit's family?

• They are unhappy

• They are wealthy

• They dislike Christmas

• They are struggling but happy

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does Scrooge learn about Tiny Tim's future?

• He will remain healthy

• He will move away

• He will become wealthy

• He will die if nothing changes

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does Scrooge change after the visits from the spirits?

• He moves to a new city

• He closes his business

• He becomes more miserly

• He embodies the spirit of Christmas

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3