WorksheetsA Christmas Carol
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 11mins
Liberality and benevolence are synonyms for:
Greed
Generosity
Avarice
"The cold within him froze his old features, nipped his pointed nose... made his eyes red, his thin lips blue..." This is a description of Ebenezer's:
Spectre
Residuary
Countenance
“Christmas a humbug, uncle!” said Scrooge’s nephew. “You don’t mean that, I am sure."
“I do,” said Scrooge. “Merry Christmas! what right have you to be merry? what reason have you to be merry? You’re poor enough."
“Come, then,” returned the nephew gaily. “What right have you to be dismal? what reason have you to be morose? You’re rich enough.”
How does Scrooge's nephew perceive his uncle?
He feels that his uncle takes the holidays seriously.
He does not understand why Scrooge is disgruntled with the holidays.
"Marley was dead, to begin with. There is no doubt whatever about that. The register of his burial was signed by the clergyman, the clerk the undertaker, and the chief mourner. Scrooge signed it... Old Marley was as dead as a door-nail."
Why does the narrator emphasize this?
So that the reader understands Marley comes back later as a spirit.
So that the reader understands Marley is resurrected from the grave.
So that the reader understands that Marley has been reincarnated as Tiny Tim.
What explanation does the ghost of Jacob Marley give for why Ebenezer's chain is already longer and heavier than his own?
Ebenezer's greed is greater than Jacob Marley's.
Ebenezer has labored on it longer, these past seven years.
Ebenezer's life has been shorter than his partner's.
Which of these events occurs FIRST in Stave II (Christmas Past)?
Scrooge tells the Ghost that he regrets not giving something to the boy singing Christmas carols.
Scrooge sees Belle as a beautiful woman in the prime of her life, with a loving family, home, and husband.
Scrooge returns to his childhood with the Ghost of Christmas Past and sees himself as a young boy, alone at his school.
Scrooge begs the Ghost to leave the past and return to the present because he can no longer bear it.
How does the Ghost of Christmas Present spread holiday cheer?
By waving his torch over people's food
He shouts words of encouragement for people to be happy
He joins in their Christmas caroling
He participates in the games they play
In Stave 3, how does the rest of Bob Cratchit's family feel when he raises a toast and mentions Scrooge's name?
Indifferent
Upset
Happy
Celebratory
If the Cratchit family will have enough to eat after Christmas
The Ghost of Christmas Present keeps using this against Scrooge.
Scrooge's own words
His wealth
The words of Scrooge's friends
Money
Scrooge begs for the Spirit of Christmas Present to spare Tiny Tim's life. How does the Spirit respond and how does Scrooge feel?
The Spirit uses Scrooge's words against him; Scrooge feels ashamed of himself
The Spirit uses Scrooge's words against him; Scrooge lashes out and yells at the Spirit
The Spirit grants Scrooge's request; Scrooge jumps for joy and is extremely happy
What does Fred tell his company in regards to Scrooge?
He feels sorry for Scrooge because he knows he's lonely. He plans to invite Scrooge to every Christmas dinner.
He's grateful Scrooge refused to come. He'd make the Christmas party depressing and awkward.
He feels sorry for Scrooge because he knows he's lonely, but he is tired of inviting Scrooge to Christmas dinner.
He feels sorry for Scrooge because he knows he's lonely, but he thinks someone else should invite him to Christmas dinner next time.
What does the Ghost of Christmas Present mean when he says, "These miserable children (Want & Ignorance) are Man's"?
They are the results of humankind for ignoring those in need
The children were abandoned by their parents and are starving
They represent the Beatitudes
The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come used what body language to communicate to Scrooge.
Blinked silently
Made an eery noise
Pointed
The Spirit showed Scrooge people talking in what way about a dead person.
With grief
Carelessly - not showing concern
Very sympathetically
No one acknowledged a death
In Stave 4, what does Scrooge think the Spirit is trying to teach him when he sees the dead man?
Scrooge will die the same way, unloved and alone, if he does not change his ways, and his wealth cannot save him.
Scrooge will die the same way, unloved and alone, no matter if he changes his ways or not.
The dead man is him, and he'll always be hated by everyone.
Scrooge can keep his wealth while he is still alive.
Why does Scrooge ask the Spirit of Christmas Yet to Come, "Are these the shadows of things that will be, or are they the shadows of things that may be?"
Scrooge hopes he can change the future by changing his ways.
Scrooge wants to know if the future can still be changed or if the events will happen no matter what.
Scrooge has learned what it means to show goodwill and be generous. He hopes it's not too late to help those close to him.
All of these
Why is Scrooge confused about the day when he finally awakes in a good mood?
He thinks 3 days have passed.
He forgot it was Christmas.
He knows it is Christmas Day.
He had actually died and returned a changed man, and lost track of time.
