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WorksheetsA Christmas Carol Knowledge Check
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
In Act 1, Scene 2, what can you infer about the relationship between Scrooge and his nephew?
Fred and Scrooge strongly dislike each other
Scrooge cares more for Fred than Fred cares for Scrooge
It is a hard relationship. Fred does not let Scrooge ruin his character. He continues to be cheerful
Scrooge tries to see the good in others
How are Bob Cratchit and Fred a "perfect pair?"
They both despise Christmas
They both try to see the worst in others
They are both married and poor, but still celebrate Christmas
They both retire to Bedlam
"What reason have you to be merry? You're poor enough!" (Dickens 5). What is the meaning of this statement?
Scrooge believes no one has reason to be happy if they are poor
Scrooge believes Fred does not have reason to celebrate Christmas
Scrooge believes money is everything
All of the above
At the end of Act 1, Scene 2, Scrooge lets Bob Cratchit take Christmas Day off. What is Scrooge's attitude?
Scrooge agrees with the paid day off
Scrooge explains that it is a poor excuse
Scrooge encourages Bob to take the day off
Scrooge believes he should have the day off as well
What phenomena occurs before Marley arrives?
The pictures become blank
The doorknocker turns into Marley
The chains from Marley are heard dragging on the floor
All of the above
Why does Scrooge refuse to give to the Christmas poor fund?
He supports the prisons and workhouses
Made a contribution last year
Is poor himself
Believes the charity men are dishonest
Marley's spirit must walk without rest for eternity because
He betrayed his country
Committed a crime
Did not care for human beings
Stole money from Scrooge
Which adjective best describes Fezzigwig?
Jolly
Angry
Shy
Tired
Who spirit shows Scrooge his own grave?
Past
Present
Future
Marley
Which spirit warns Scrooge about his fate?
Past
Present
Future
Marley
Which spirit shows Scrooge a visit from Fan?
Past
Present
Future
Marley
Which spirit shows Scrooge two passing gentlemen running into each other on the streets?
Past
Present
Future
Marley
Which spirit shows Scrooge the end of his engagement?
Past
Present
Future
Marley
Scrooge fears this ghost most of all
Past
Present
Future
Marley
Which of the following best defines the term "miser"?
A person who is giving
A person who spends as little money as possible
An old man
A person who doesn't care about life
To Tiny Tim, Scrooge became...
A great grandfather
A boss
A second father
A brother
Which of the following is a theme of A Christmas Carol?
Insensitive people can change into caring, generous individuals
Generosity can overcome bitter apathy
Change can only occur when one is punished to accept past mistakes and vow to correct future actions
The weakest members of society often have the greatest struggles
