WorksheetsA Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 3570secs
Which line of dialogue best describes Scrooge's nephew's ideas about Christmas?
"Christmas a 'humbug,' Uncle? I'm sure you don't mean that."
"[Christmas is] when men and women seem to open their shut-up hearts freely."
"Don't be angry, Uncle. Come! Dine with us tomorrow."
I'll keep my Christmas humor to the lasts. So a Merry Christmas, Uncle!"
According to Marley in Act I, Scene 3, why does he walk the earth as a spirit?
He was unsuccessful in his lifetime.
He committed crimes in his lifetime.
He never did anything in his lifetime except make money.
He cheated Scrooge in his lifetime and now must repay him.
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?
He thinks that he lavished too much praise on Fezziwig.
He realizes how much he has missed his sister, Fan.
He wishes he had given money to the boy singing carols.
He wishes he could say a word or two to Bob Cratchit.
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?
another woman
his desire for wealth
her wish to travel
a new career
What do you learn about Bob Cratchit from his dialogue with Scrooge in Act I, Scene 2, of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley?
He fears Scrooge and plans to find a new job.
He understands Scrooge and pities him.
He is angry with Scrooge and plans to get revenge.
He is poor and hopes Scrooge will pay him more.
What is revealed about Scrooge's childhood in Act I, Scene 5?
He was alone and lonely.
He was his father's favorite.
He cared only about money.
He was afraid of ghosts.
In Act I, Scene 2, of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, why does Scrooge object to people enjoying Christmas?
He is sad at Christmas because Marley died on Christmas Eve.
He actually likes Christmas and only pretends to dislike it.
He believes poor people should be unhappy even at Christmas.
He cares only for making money, and Christmas is an interruption.
In Act II of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, how does Scrooge react to the vision of his lonely death?
He is indifferent and dismisses it as a mere illusion.
He is deeply moved and promises to change his ways.
He is scared and begs the spirit to take him back.
He is angry and accuses the spirit of lying.
What is the significance of the Cratchits' toast to Scrooge in Act II of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley?
It shows that they blame Scrooge for their poverty.
It shows that they are grateful to Scrooge for his generosity.
It shows that they hold no grudges against Scrooge despite his miserly ways.
It shows that they are mocking Scrooge for his lack of family and friends.
Who is the first specter to visit Scrooge?
Ghost of Christmas Past
Ghost of Christmas Present
Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
Jacob Marley
How did Marley get the chain he wears as a ghost?
He was given the chain by a wandering ghost.
He created the chain by adding links each time he screamed.
He made the chain with his greed during life.
He got the chain from the Ghost of Christmas Past.
In the beginning, why does Scrooge object to people enjoying Christmas?
He finds Christmas sad because Marley died on Christmas Eve.
He cares for money, and Christmas interrupts business.
He only pretends to dislike Christmas by saying, "Humbug."
He believes poor people should always be unhappy.
Why did Scrooge's fiancee end their engagement?
Scrooge was too concerned with earning money.
She believed they were too young.
She thinks he loves another woman.
Scrooge called her a fool and mindless loon.
When does the action of Act 1 take place?
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
Christmas Day and the morning after.
the morning after Christmas Day
What is Scrooge's FIRST reaction when the Ghost of Christmas Present takes him to the home of Bob Cratchit?
Scrooge fears Tiny Tim may not live.
Scrooge wants to think about what he sees in the Cratchit home.
Scrooge thinks Bob is foolish to have so many children on his meager salary.
Scrooge is touched that Bob would suggest a toast to him.
When he meets the Ghost of Christmas Present, what does Scrooge say that shows he is starting to change?
"A tremendous family to provide for!'
"Have you had many brothers, Spirit."
"...If you have aught to teach me, let me profit by it.."
"Just checking to see if anyone is in here."
When the Ghost of Christmas Present says, "If these shadows remain unaltered by the future, the child will die,"
he is indicating to Scrooge that he CAN change the future.
he is indicating to Scrooge that he CAN'T change the future.
In the scene of Christmas Yet to Come, what are two women and a man selling to Old Joe?
items Scrooge gave them before he died
items from Scrooge's office which closed when he died
items Scrooge saved to remember the woman he once loved
items they stole from Scrooge's rooms when he died
Scrooge's favorite expression of contempt or disagreement is _____.
Bah, humbug!
Drat!
Nonsense!
Bugger!
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.
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.
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
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.
The Scrooge marries his girlfriend.
True
False
The final scene of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley takes place on the day after Christmas. When Bob Cratchit arrives late to work that morning, how does Scrooge respond?
He sends Cratchit out to get both of them something to eat.
He promises to pay Cratchit more money for his work.
He tells Cratchit about the visit of the Three Spirits.
He threatens to fire Cratchit right then and there.
The First Spirit arrives at midnight. This ghost is there to show Scrooge __________________.
his past
his present
his future
The Ghost of Christmas Present says, "If these shadows remain unaltered by the Future..." What does this suggest to the reader?
The future is set in stone.
Only the Ghost of Christmas Future knows what will happen.
Scrooge has the ability to change the future.
Shadows help predict what will happen in the future.
What was the biggest lesson the Ghost of Christmas Present taught Scrooge?
Everyone who knew Scrooge hated him.
The presents are the best part of Christmas.
It takes a lot of money to have a great Christmas.
Even the poorest of the poor can find joy on Christmas.
What is Scrooge’s first reaction when he sees Cratchit’s family in Act II of AChristmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley?
He is touched to see Cratchit offering a toast to him.
He refuses to believe that the family is real.
He thinks that Cratchit has too many children and is shocked by his home.
He is afraid that Tiny Tim will not live.
How did seeing the tombstone affect Scrooge?
He decided to die a lonely man.
He decided to change his ways.
He decided he had to know who the ghost was.
He decided to never celebrate Christmas.
Read these stage directions from Act II of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley.
(Scrooge now comes to the room of his Nephew and Niece. He stops at the door, begins to knock on it, loses his courage, tries again, loses his courage again, tries again, fails again, and then backs off and runs at the door, causing a tremendous bump against it.)
What do these stage directions suggest is Scrooge’s most likely thought at this moment in the play?
Scrooge doesn’t really want to dine with his nephew, but he feels a duty to do so
Scrooge can’t decide whether to dine with his nephew or visit Bob Cratchit’s family.
Scrooge has avoided visiting his nephew for so long that he isn’t sure he has the right house.
Scrooge is afraid of being rejected because his nephew doesn’t know yet that he has changed.
1. Scrooge’s old boss who was nice, kind, and generous
(a)
a kind, mild and very poor man with a large family; a humble and dedicated clerk
(a)
3. Scrooge’s nephew who loves Christmas and will not let his negative uncle get him down
(a)
5. Scrooge’s sister; represents the idea that Scrooge can care very deeply for someone
(a)
What year did this take place
1943
1843
1873
1834
The action of the play takes place in how many days?
3
4
2
1
What does the Ghost of Christmas Present’s throne symbolize?
wealth
freedom
charity
none of the above
How is Scrooge different with the Ghost of Christmas Present?
He welcomes the ghost and what the ghost has to teach him.
He is scared of him
He doesn't trust him
He makes fun of him
To whom does Scrooge send the prize turkey?
Fred
Fezziwig
Bob Cratchit
Mr. Hanson
Scrooge’s relationship with Tiny Tim can be described as
Second cousin
second brother
second father
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What does Scrooge do to the caroling boy outside his window?
He calls the cops.
He posts a video on Snap
He hits the window with a ruler
