WorksheetsA Christmas Carol, Act I, Scenes 4 & 5
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 24mins
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1.
What is revealed about Scrooge's childhood in
Act I, Scene 5?
Act I, Scene 5?
a)
He was alone and lonely.
b)
He was his father's favorite.
c)
He cared only about money.
d)
He was afraid of ghosts.
2.
In Act I, Scene 5, of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, how does Scrooge respond to seeing the Christmas party of his former master, Fezziwig?
a)
He thinks that he lavished too much praise on Fezziwig.
b)
He realizes how much he has missed his sister, Fan.
c)
He wishes he had given money to the boy singing carols.
d)
He wishes he could say a word or two to Bob Cratchit.
3.
In the dialogue between young Scrooge and the woman in Act I, Scene 5, of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, what does the woman say has replaced her in Scrooge's life?
a)
another woman
b)
his desire for wealth
c)
his wish to travel
d)
a new career
4.
The dialogue between young Scrooge and the woman in Act I, Scene 5, of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley advances the plot by showing the audience
a)
that Scrooge was once romantic.
b)
how Scrooge grew to be so alone.
c)
that the woman Scrooge loved was poor.
d)
how easily Scrooge can win arguments.
5.
How is Marley different from the other characters in Act I of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley?
a)
He speaks directly to the audience.
b)
He is a foil to Scrooge.
c)
He criticizes Scrooge's attitude.
d)
He is an apprentice.
6.
What is ironic about this statement by young Scrooge in Act I, Scene 5, of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley?
If ever I own a firm of my own, I shall treat my apprentices with the same dignity and the same grace.
If ever I own a firm of my own, I shall treat my apprentices with the same dignity and the same grace.
a)
Although young Scrooge thinks his master is nice, the man treats others unkindly.
b)
After young Scrooge says this, his master mistreats him and fires him.
c)
Scrooge remains an apprentice all his life and is never again treated so well.
d)
When Scrooge does have his own firm, he treats his employee harshly.
7.
Which adjectives best describe Fezziwig?
a)
silly and happy
b)
kind and intelligent
c)
jolly and fat
d)
kind and generous
8.
How does Fezziwig, in Act I, Scene 5, of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, fulfill the role of a foil?
a)
He reinforces the theme of the play.
b)
He serves as a contrast to Scrooge.
c)
He adds comic relief to the play.
d)
He frustrates Scrooge's ambitions.
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