WorksheetsA Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley Final Test
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 19mins
Scrooge's favorite expression of contempt or disagreement is _____.
Bah, humbug!
Drat!
Nonsense!
Bugger!
In the original novel A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, Marley's presence is limited to one scene. In the play A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, Marley's role is greatly expanded. Why might this have been done?
By expanding Marley's role it makes the three ghosts less mysterious.
By expanding Marley's role it makes Scrooge less of a main character.
By expanding the role of Marley, Horovitz gives away the ending.
By expanding Marley's role, Horovitz emphasizes Marley's friendship with Scrooge and his determination to save him.
Which of the following pieces of information does Jacob Marley reveal about Ebenezer Scrooge at the opening of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, Act I?
Scrooge often gives money to the poor.
Scrooge was a good friend to Marley.
Scrooge likes cold, dark winter days.
Scrooge is a solitary, miserly man.
Why does Scrooge hate the interruption that the Christmas holiday brings to his business?
He is still sad about Marley, who died on Christmas Eve.
He cares only about money and doesn't want to lose a day's business.
His nephew refused to invite Scrooge to his house for Christmas dinner, so he prefers to work instead.
Bob Cratchit is always rude to Scrooge at the company Christmas party.
Which of the following words best describes the mood of a person who feels morose?
bored
gloomy
cheerful
thoughtful
Which of the following best describes a covetous person?
determined
optimistic
reasonable
greedy and jealous
In Act I when two men visit Scrooge asking for a donation, what best describes the impression that the men get of Scrooge based on his behavior and dialogue?
Scrooge is hard hearted and cruel.
Scrooge is brisk and professional.
Scrooge is solemn and sorrowful.
Scrooge is distracted and upset.
Bob Cratchit often makes excuses about Scrooge's rude behavior. What does this suggest about Cratchit?
He fears Scrooge and plans to find a new job.
He understands Scrooge and feels sorry for him.
He cares for the elderly Scrooge so he will inherit Scrooge’s firm.
He defends Scrooge’s behavior, hoping that Scrooge will pay him more.
According to Act I, Scene 3, how did Marley get the chain that he wears?
It was given to him by the Ghost of Christmas Past.
It wrapped itself around him when he first screamed.
He created it to present to Scrooge as a gift.
He made it with his greed during his lifetime.
Marley: I wear the chain I forged in life. I made it link by link, and yard by yard. Is its pattern strange to you? Or would you know, you, Scrooge, the weight and length of the strong coil you bear yourself? It was full as heavy and long as this, seven Christmas Eves ago. You have labored on it, since. It is a ponderous chain.
According to this line from Marley, Scrooge's chain is ponderous. What does ponderous most likely mean?
Gold
Thin
Heavy
Rusty
Why does Scrooge carry a (figurative) ponderous chain just like Marley?
Scrooge always carries his money around on his person.
Scrooge’s obsession with profit, or gain, has ruined his character.
Scrooge does illegal business practices.
Scrooge’s oppression of people who owe him money is an unfair burden.
Which of the following best describes a plan that has been altered?
The plan has been changed in significant ways.
The plan has been set in place for a long time.
The plan has been made public.
The plan has been carried out.
The Ghost of Christmas Past tells Scrooge that he is there for Scrooge's _____.
Gold
Money
Soul
Welfare
Which word best describes Scrooge as a child?
Happy
Greedy
Lonely
Energetic
Which statement most accurately summarizes what the audience learns about Scrooge after his four visions with the Ghost of Christmas Past?
Scrooge was not a grumpy miser his whole life.
Scrooge had a good relationship with his family.
From an early age Scrooge isolated himself from others.
Even as a child, Scrooge had an obsession with money.
Which ghost has no speaking parts in the drama?
Marley
Past
Present
Future
Which word is NOT used to refer to the ghosts in A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley?
Spirit
Wraith
Phantom
Specter
Which type of irony is the use of words to mean something different than what they appear to mean?
Dramatic
Situational
Verbal
Which type of irony is the difference between what is expected to happen and what actually happens?
Dramatic
Situational
Verbal
Which type of irony is when the audience is more aware of what is happening than a character?
Dramatic
Situational
Verbal
An example of _____ irony is when we learn that Scrooge was not always stingy and miserly; he was once eager to be a good employer.
dramatic
situational
verbal
An example of _____ irony is when Scrooge repeats "Good afternoon" to his nephew in order to dismiss him.
Dramatic
Situational
Verbal
An example of _____ irony is when Marley speaks directly to the audience while Scrooge is unaware.
Dramatic
Situational
Verbal
At the beginning of Act II, Scrooge meets the Ghost of Christmas Present. Which of the following of Scrooge's statements most clearly shows that Scrooge has begun to change?
Scrooge: Hello. How should I call you?
Scrooge: I'm afraid, I've not. Do you have any brothers, Spirit?
Scrooge: A tremendous family to provide for.
Scrooge: Tonight, if you have aught to teach me, let me profit by it.
What is Scrooge's first reaction when he sees the Cratchit family in Act II?
He thinks that Bob has too many children.
He is touched that they are offering a toast to him.
He does not think the family is real.
He is worried about Tiny Tim's health.
In Act II of A Christmas Carol, what are the two women selling to Old Joe?
Items that Scrooge gave them as charity.
Items Fred gave them when Scrooge dies.
Items they stole from Scrooge's room when he died.
Items they had once given to Scrooge to repay their debt to him.
What is the best example of someone speaking in earnest?
Miriam exaggerated when she said the wind nearly knocked her down.
Dan sincerely apologized for the trouble he had accidentally caused.
Brad pretended the school was closed to see if he could trick anyone.
Consuelo praised the movie even though she did not like it
Have you ever seen a movie version of A Christmas Carol?
Yes
No
Now that you have read the play, do you plan on watching a movie version of A Christmas Carol this year?
Yes
No
Maybe
In your opinion, what is the BEST version of A Christmas Carol?
