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A Christmas Carol ACT 1 Vocab Test

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Scrooge walked through the snowy streets with a _______ expression, refusing to smile at anyone passing by.

a)

miser

b)

specter

c)

morose

d)

apprenticed

2.

Before the spirits visited him, Scrooge was a true _______ who hated spending money on anything—even coal for his fire.

a)

miser

b)

specter

c)

morose

d)

apprenticed

3.

Marley warned Scrooge not to become another _______, wandering forever because of his greedy choices.

a)

miser

b)

specter

c)

morose

d)

apprenticed

4.

As a young boy, Scrooge was _______ to Mr. Fezziwig, learning how to keep the accounts and run the business.

a)

miser

b)

specter

c)

morose

d)

apprenticed

5.

Scrooge’s _______ nature made him jealous of anyone who had happiness or warmth in their life.

a)

humbug

b)

covetous

c)

rapt

d)

askew

6.

When the Ghost of Christmas Past appeared, Scrooge stared in _______ attention, unable to look away.

a)

humbug

b)

covetous

c)

rapt

7.

At first, Scrooge refused to believe the idea of spirits visiting him was nonsense and so replied, "________!"

a)

Humbug

b)

covetous

c)

rapt

d)

askew

8.

The wreath on Scrooge’s door hung _______, as if even it had been neglected by the grumpy old man.

a)

humbug

b)

covetous

c)

rapt

d)

askew

9.

Even though the office was freezing, Bob Cratchit worked cheerfully, proving he was not a _______ person who complained about everything.

a)

resolute

b)

malcontent

c)

Bedlam

10.

After the spirits finished their warnings, Scrooge awoke on Christmas morning _______ to change his ways and live a kinder life.

a)

resolute

b)

malcontent

c)

Bedlam

11.

When Scrooge first saw Marley’s ghost, he tried to convince himself it was an illusion, joking that the sight belonged in _______, the old hospital known for its confusion and chaos.

a)

resolute

b)

malcontent

c)

Bedlam