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WorksheetsA Christmas Carol Checkpoint 1
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 32mins
What problem does Scrooge have in this story?
He doesn't like the holidays.
He doesn't like cold weather.
He wishes he had more
money.
He wishes he had more
friends.
The narrator of the story helps the reader understand Scrooge by...
explaining why Scrooge behaves the way he does
describing everything Scrooge thinks and does
describing characters that are similar to Scrooge
showing how Scrooge acts toward the people in his life
Which two words best describe Scrooge’s clerk?
dull and ridiculous
cold and dishonest
polite and hardworking
absent-minded and silly
Why does Scrooge’s nephew invite his uncle over for Christmas?
He thinks Scrooge is happy.
He wants to be friends with
his uncle.
His family wants to meet
Scrooge.
He desires Scrooge’s money.
Which of the following events happens first?
Scrooge's clerk leaves for the day.
Two gentlemen visit Scrooge.
Scrooge's nephew invites Scrooge to Christmas dinner.
Scrooge sees Marley’s face in the knocker on the door.
Which of the following events happens last?
Scrooge’s clerk leaves for the day.
Two gentlemen visit Scrooge.
Scrooge’s nephew invites Scrooge to Christmas dinner.
Scrooge sees Marley’s face in the knocker on the door.
What part of the setting has a big impact on the characters and their interactions?
the cold winter season
the Christmas season
Bob Cratchit’s house
the warm summer season
What does Scrooge’s response to the two gentlemen reveal about his character?
It shows why he dislikes Christmas.
It explains how his childhood affected him.
It shows he is selfish and uncaring.
It explains why his family is important to him.
Which sentence from the text best supports a theme from
the story?
“Seven years dead,” mused Scrooge.
“I wear the chain I forged in life,” replied the Ghost.
“On the wings of the wind,” replied the Ghost.
“I don’t know,” said Scrooge.
Based on this passage, readers could conclude that Marley’s Ghost wants to...
help Scrooge avoid his own fate
warm himself in front of
Scrooge’s fire
scare Scrooge to death
switch places with Scrooge
What effect does the setting of Part 2 have on the events in the story?
The lifelike setting makes the events appear more realistic.
The humorous setting makes the events seem even funnier.
The gloomy setting makes the events appear scarier.
The joyful setting makes the events seem more uplifting.
Based on the story, which two words best describe Marley’s
Ghost?
dishonest and greedy
lazy and ridiculous
dangerous and tricky
miserable and exhausted
Which event causes Scrooge to believe that Marley’s Ghost is real?
the sound of dragging chains
the Ghost’s transparent body
the Ghost’s death-cold eyes
the Ghost’s jaw dropping
down
Why does Marley’s Ghost suffer most at Christmas time?
It is the coldest time of year, and he is freezing.
It is when he might have most helped the poor.
His chain is heavier at Christmastime.
He misses his family and friends the most at that time.
Which of the following events is part of the rising action of this part?
Scrooge lights his candle.
Scrooge meets the ghost of his old partner, Marley.
Scrooge enters his house and locks the door.
Scrooge falls asleep.
Which sentence from the text best builds suspense?
And being much in need of repose, went straight to bed, without undressing, and fell asleep on the instant.
Up Scrooge went, not caring a button for that.
He heard the noise much louder on the floors below; then coming up the stairs; then coming straight towards his door.
Scrooge was not much in the habit of cracking jokes.
