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WorksheetsA Christmas Carol Acts 1 and 2
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 49mins
Which statement best summarizes Act 1, Scene 1?
A ghost named Marley introduces the protagonist, Ebenezer Scrooge, a kind old man.
A ghost named Marley haunts Ebenezer Scrooge, an old man.
A ghost named Marley introduces himself and introduces the audience to Ebenezer Scrooge, his brother.
A ghost named Marley introduces the protagonist, Ebenezer Scrooge, a selfish old man.
2. Who is Marley?
Scrooge's nephew
Scrooge's brother
Scrooge's partner
Scrooge's assistant
In Act 1, Scene 1, what do you learn about the characters from the dialogue between Scrooge and his nephew?
They have different ideas about the worth of Christmas.
They have different ideas about the value of youth and age.
They have different ideas about how to run a business.
They have different ideas about the meaning of humbug.
Who is Scrooge's clerk?
His nephew
Jacob Marley
Cratchit
Thin Man
The highlighted text is an example of which of the following?
Stage directions
Dialogue
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.
What did the two Do-Gooders want from Scrooge?
a job
to borrow money
his promise to be a better person
to get a donation to feed the Poor
Where does Scrooge think the poor should go for help?
homeless shelter
his office
prison
their relatives
a story that is written to be performed by actors on a stage before an audience
Poetry
Monologue
Drama
Act
The play or drama is organized in ____________________.
chapters
episodes
acts and scenes
pages and numbers
What is the setting of "A Christmas Carol"?
England
1843
Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and the morning after Christmas
All of these
Why does Scrooge dislike his nephew, Fred, so much?
Fred joyfully celebrates Christmas, a holiday Scrooge sees as a mere interruption to his ability to make money.
Fred has more money than Scrooge, so he is resented by his uncle.
Fred once ruined an expensive coat that belonged to Scrooge.
None of these
7. According to the stage directions, what does Bob Cratchit do as the two Do-Gooders leave the offices?
He wishes them Merry Christmas
He asks them to "Shhhh"
He gets ready to go home.
He hands them a contribution to the poor.
On his way home from the office, how does Scrooge react to the falling snowflakes?
He batted them away with his cane.
He joyfully tries to catch them on his tongue.
He muttered, "Bah! Humbug!"
He brushed them off his coat aggresively.
Reflecting on the conversations and actions in Scene 2 between Scrooge and Cratchit, what would best describe Cratchit's character?
A good man who is hardworking and patient.
A jokester who likes to annoy his boss on purpose.
A man who acts without thinking and does not respect his boss.
In Act I, why does Scrooge not like Christmas?
He believes Christmas is only for children.
He feels sad at Christmastime.
He only cares about making money and Christmas interrupts a business day.
He actually enjoys Christmas and only pretends not to like it.
Scrooge is unwilling to help the poor who desperately need things as simple as food and a warm place to stay.
True
False
In paragraph 54, the Portly Man asks Scrooge for funds to help the poor. What does this reveal about London during this time period?
There is a serious divide between the wealthy and the poor.
The poor do not have basic comforts.
The workhouses are not doing enough to help the poor.
All of the above.
What does this attitude towards Christmas reveal about Scrooge's character?
He is generous and joyous.
He is unhappy and miserly.
He is humorous and family-oriented.
What type of business does Scrooge have?
A law firm
A Victorian Workhouse
A counting-house
A factory
