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1. Jacob Marley speaks first about Ebenezer ​Scrooge in Act 1, Scene 1 of A
Christmas Carol . Which of the following best describes Scrooge's character?
A.
He is an odd old fellow who gives to the poor on a regular basis.
B. He is a tight-fisted, solitary, insensitive, old man.
C. He is a lazy old miser who mumbles incessantly.
D. Many people owe Scrooge money.

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2. In the middle of Act 1, Scene 2, of A Christmas Carol, Bob Cratchit speaks about
Scrooge:
C RATCHIT: Oh, mind him not sir. He's getting on in years, and he's alone. He's noticed your visit. I'll wager your visit has
​warmed him.
W hat does this dialogue tell you about Cratchit?
A.
He is compassionate toward Scrooge and hopeful about him.
B. He is a tight-fisted, solitary, insensitive, old man just like Scrooge.
C. Cratchit will betray Scrooge's trust.
D. Cratchit has a gambling problem.

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3. When Scrooge goes home in Act 1, Scene 3, ​which actions show that he is uneasy?
I.
He trims his candle as he walks.
II. He checks each of the rooms.
III. He looks under the sofa and table.
IV. He sees Marley's face in the pictures.
A.
I, II, III
B. II, III, IV
C. I, II, IV
D. I, III, IV

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4. SCROOGE: Not to sound ungrateful, sir, and really, please do ​understand that I am plenty obliged for your concern, but really, kind ​spirit, it would have done all the better for my welfare to have been left ​alone altogether, to have slept peacefully through this night.
B ased on this dialogue from Act 1, Scene 4, of A Christmas Carol , how has Scrooge been affected by what has happened to him so ​far?
A.
He is afraid and ready to change his ways.
B. Scrooge is in denial about being visited by ghosts.
C. He is annoyed about being woken up and does not yet realize the ​impact of this opportunity for him to change.
D. He is angry for missing sleep and wants the spirit to leave.

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5. SCROOGE: No! You fool! Mindless loon! You fool!
M AN: [ To exited woman ] Fool. Mindless loon. Fool...
S CROOGE: Don't say that! Spirit, remove me from this place.
B ased on this dialogue from Act 1, Scene 5 (p.690-691), of A ​Christmas Carol , infer how
Scrooge feels about his past actions.
A.
He is glad that he made the choices he did in life that have gotten
​him where he is now.
B. He feels that he is better off without the woman, but he misses her ​company.
C. Scrooge understands why the woman left and wishes her the best.
D. Scrooge feels remorse for letting the woman walk out of his life.

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Lights. Choral music is sung. Curtain.
B.
SCROOGE , in bed, sleeping, in spotlight.
C. There is a thunder clap, and then another...Ghostly music plays under.
D. We cannot yet see the interior of his room.

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7 . Which dialogue from Act 2, Scene 3 (p.703-706), of A Christmas Carol shows that Bob
Cratchit is proud of his son?
A.
Merry Christmas my love. Merry Christmas Peter.
B. As good as gold, and even better. Sometimes he gets thoughtful sitting by himself so much...
C. I'll pay you sixpence, Tim, for my favorite song.
D. This is Christmas Day, and I should like to drink to th e health of the man that employs me...

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8. How does the Ghost of Christmas Future ​differ from the Ghost of Christmas Present
Act ​2 of A Christmas Carol?
A.
Christmas Present speaks and is colorful while Christmas Future is mysterious and dark.
B. Both spirits show Scrooge glimpses into different aspects of his life.
C. Christmas Future is hopeful while Christmas present is
​sarcastic.
D. Christmas Future uses Scrooge's own words against him.

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9. Which of the following words from the stage ​directions on p. 711 best help the reader
​visualize the change in mood from Christmas ​Present to Christmas Future?
A.
A nervous giggle here.
B. The PHANTOM is shrouded in black.
C. He claps his hands.
D.
Three BUSINESSMEN appear spotlighted singularly.

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1 0. Which of the following events from A Christmas Carol best represents the climax?
A.
Scrooge is visited by Marley's ghost who warns him he needs to change his ways.
B. Bob Cratchit's family enjoys a wonderful Christmas goose and plum pudding.
C. Scrooge surprises his nephew by arriving at his house for the Christmas party.
D. When Christmas Future leaves, Scrooge praises Marley for his second chance and praises Christmas.

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1 1. Which of the following best describes Scrooge's character from the beginning to the end of the drama?
A.
Scrooge is a grumpy old miser who will never truly change his ways.
B. As the drama progresses, Scrooge becomes crazy as a loon running about the streets of town after he is visited by three spirits.
C. Scrooge's character changes from the protagonist to the antagonist when he finally understands the joys of Christmas.
D. Scrooge is a dynamic character who experiences a change in spirit as he realizes how his greed has negatively affected his life.