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WorksheetsA Christmas Carol from Scope Magazine
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
In Scene 1, SD1 says “The town clock chimes five. Cratchit stands expectantly, clutching his thin coat and hat.” What can readers infer from these lines? Choose TWO answers.
Cratchit does not have much money.
Cratchit is eager to leave.
Cratchit must look for another job
Mrs. Cratchit does not like Mr. Scrooge.
Which best describes Fred’s role in the play?
He resolves the conflict in the story.
He signals shifts in setting.
He causes a change in Scrooge.
He provides a contrast to Scrooge.
The ghost of Jacob Marley introduces all of the following EXCEPT:
the setting
the main Character
the conflict
background information about the time period
Which details do NOT support the idea that Scrooge values money above all else?
He sends a turkey to the Cratchits’ house.
He doesn’t want to pay Cratchit on Christmas.
Scrooge admires Marley
He won't allow Cratchit to add coal in the fire.
Scene 7 shows __________.
how big of a celebration Christmas has become in England
why Scrooge changes
what will happen to Tim Cratchit
that Scrooge has become caring and generous
Which concept is NOT explored in the play?
Money
Family
Happiness
Nature
Based on information in the imagined interview and the play, Charles Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol to draw attention to __________.
Christmas traditions
19th-century England
the unfair treatment of the poor
the differences between England and America
Which lines support the idea that Scrooge recognized Mr. Fezziwig's generosity?
Ghost 1: So much praise for such small things?
Scrooge: And you expect me to pay you for a day when you’re not working?
Scrooge: Spirit, why do you torture me with my past mistakes?
Scrooge: Absolutely not! Coal costs money.
Which of the following characters would you describe as giddy?
Scrooge
Fred
Passerby 1 and 2
Marley
Based on the play, which is best inference about Scrooge's relationship status?
He never married because he chose money over love.
He is happily married but wishes to remain private.
Scrooge married Belle.
Scrooge is single because nobody else compares to Belle.
