WorksheetsA Christmas Carol Play by Israel Horovitz
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
What is the purpose for Marley's visit to Scrooge?
Only to scare Scrooge
To hang out and remember the good times together
To teacher Scrooge a lesson about life
To bring Scrooge chains he ordered from Home Depot
Scrooge's nephew shows his personality in a short visit. He invites Scrooge to dinner, refuses to get mad at Scrooge, and shares his feelings about Christmas.
direct characterization
indirect characterization
Scrooge does not want to support the poor. What does his reaction say about his character?
He's happy to support them, but he's too busy at the moment
He doesn't like the men collecting money
He is greedy and can't be bothered
He has already taken care of them
Why does the ghost of Christmas past show Scrooge his childhood self?
To remind him how cute he was
To show him how it feels to be neglected
to show him that school was fun
to show him how mean the school master was
How did Fezzywig affect Scrooge as a young man?
He modeled how to run a business and how to take good care of his workers
He modeled how to make a ton of money
He showed how to throw a great party
Why didn't Scrooge understand why Belle broke their contract - engagement?
He thought she loved someone else
He thought he was making money so they could have a good start once they were married, where she thought he only cared about the money
He thought she wanted to be wealthy just like him, so he didn't understand why she broke up with him.
He thought she loved him enough that she wouldn't care if all he did was work.
What lesson did Scrooge learn from the ghost of Christmas past?
He was ignorant about poverty
He could go back and change the past
Greed was a problem that affected his whole life
He could've made more money if he had worked harder
The ghost of Christmas present shows two families doing the same thing to Scrooge - what is it?
Eating a big meal he paid for
Toasting Scrooge
Telling others how much they love Scrooge
Telling others what a great guy Scrooge is.
How does Scrooge feel when he sees others toasting him?
Ashamed that he hasn't treated them better
proud of himself
happy that they are thinking of him
jealous he's not really there with them
What lesson does the ghost of Christmas present teach Scrooge?
Greed is a problem that affected his whole life
Ignorance affects his thoughts about poverty and what Christmas is all about
Scrooge told the ghost of Christmas future time was precious to him. Why was this?
He wanted to get back to the present and get back to work.
He wanted to get all this over with because the ghosts scared him.
he wanted to get back to the present, so he could start to make things right.
He wanted to get some sleep.
How did Scrooge make things right with his nephew?
He sent an apology card.
He sent them a Christmas goose.
He showed up for the supper invitation and apologized for being such a grouch all these years.
He offered to pay medical bills for their son.
How did Scrooge make things right with the poor?
He cleaned up the city of London.
He bumped into the gentlemen collecting money and gave them a rather large donation with many a back payment.
He hosted a Christmas meal for people living on the street.
He bought them all a Christmas goose.
How did Scrooge make things right with Bob Cratchit?
He bought the family a Christmas goose for their meal.
He gave Bob a raise.
He came to love Tiny Tim and all of Bob's family.
All three
What theme was taught in A Christmas Carol?
Greed can destroy
Ignorance can keep one from the truth
Everyone can change if they put their mind to it.
All three
What is the setting of A Christmas Carol?
England
Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and the
morning after Christmas
1843
All of these
Which of these is an example of stage directions?
Various locations in and around the City of
London, including Scrooge's Chambers and
offices; the Cratchit home; Fred's home;
Scrooge's School; Fezziwig's Offices; Old
Joe's Hide-A-Way
PRESENT: "I am the Ghost of Christmas
Present. Look upon me".
MARLEY: "My name is Jacob Marley and I
am dead".
[A PHANTOM, hooded in dim light, D.,
opposite]
Scrooge is disturbed by a visit from the Ghost of Christmas Past. What type of conflict is this?
man vs. nature
man vs. society
man vs. supernatural
man vs. self
How is the Ghost of Christmas Future different from the other ghosts in the story?
He doesn't appear.
Scrooge likes him the most.
This ghost doesn't speak.
This ghost works harder.
Which of these is true about the end of the play?
Scrooge eventually returned to his old ways.
Scrooge gave his nephew a raise.
Marley was alive again.
Tiny Tim did not die.
What is the main theme of 'A Christmas Carol' by Israel Horovitz?
Redemption and transformation
Love and friendship
Adventure and exploration
Mystery and suspense
Which character in 'A Christmas Carol' represents the spirit of Christmas Present?
Jacob Marley
Bob Cratchit
Fred
A jolly giant
How does Scrooge's attitude change by the end of 'A Christmas Carol'?
He becomes more greedy
He remains unchanged
He becomes generous and kind
He becomes more reclusive
What literary device is used when the Ghost of Christmas Past shows Scrooge his own childhood?
Metaphor
Flashback
Foreshadowing
Irony
In 'A Christmas Carol', what does the character Tiny Tim symbolize?
Wealth and prosperity
Innocence and hope
Fear and despair
Anger and resentment
