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A Christmas Carol
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Words and Their Meanings
Read each of the following. Choose the correct answer.
1.
The word comical means ______.
a.
b.
c.
d.
2.
The word malady means _____.
a.
b.
c.
d.
3.
caring
clear
uncaring
unclear
The word adjoining means ___.
a.
b.
c.
d.
5.
tiresome
managed
illness
caring
A synonym for the word vague is __.
a.
b.
c.
d.
4.
stingy
boring
funny
irritating
touching or next to
in the same area
without windows
very cold
The word profit means ___.
a.
b.
c.
d.
money loaned to others
income after expenses are paid
gifts given by others
things treasured
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What does the underlined word mean in the following sentence?
Scrooge was haunted by the visits from the ghosts.
a.
b.
c.
d.
7.
What is the meaning of the word ignorance?
a.
b.
c.
d.
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very well educated
forgetful
having little or no knowledge
having an excellent vocabulary
What is an apprentice?
a.
b.
c.
d.
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to escape from trouble
deafening
to come into mind over and over again
to decorate for holidays
a person learning a trade from a skilled worker
a person living in a foreign country
a very wealthy person
a time to relax
What is the meaning of the underlined word in this sentence?
Scrooge’s predicament made him very uncomfortable.
a.
b.
c.
d.
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preparing for a feast
a wealthy business owner
being kind to others
a difficult situation
What is the meaning of the word surplus?
a.
b.
c.
d.
charitable
more than enough
friendless
being satisfied
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Vocabulary Word Unscramble
Unscramble the words. Use the words in the text boxes to help
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sufficient
wealthy
future
acquaintance
vague
business
comical
possessed
phantom
malady
ghost
present
partner
adjoining
surplus
ignorance
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A Christmas Carol
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Comprehension
Read each of the following. Choose the correct answer.
1.
What was the relationship between Marley and Scrooge?
a.
b.
c.
d.
2.
Who invited Scrooge to eat on Christmas Day?
a.
b.
c.
d.
3.
twenty years
nine years
twelve years
seven years
Which of the following IS true?
a.
b.
c.
d.
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his clerk
his wife
his preacher
his nephew
How long had Marley been dead?
a.
b.
c.
d.
4.
They were brothers.
They were cousins.
They were business partners.
They were enemies.
Everyone adored Scrooge.
Scrooge had no friends.
Scrooge was a very wealthy man.
Both b and c
The ghost of Marley told Scrooge that he __.
a.
b.
c.
d.
would be going on a long journey.
would be haunted by three spirits.
would get married.
would lose all his money.
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The Ghost of Christmas Past took Scrooge ___.
a.
b.
c.
d.
7.
After the Ghost of Christmas Past left Scrooge, ___.
a.
b.
c.
d.
8.
the Ghost of Christmas Future
the Ghost of Christmas Present
the Ghost of Marley
the Ghost of Christmas Past
It was _______ for Scrooge to visit the Christmases of the past in his
life.
a.
b.
c.
d.
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the Ghost of Christmas Past
the Ghost of Christmas Future
the Ghost of Christmas Present
none of these
Which ghost was carrying a torch?
a.
b.
c.
d.
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he went back to work.
he went to visit several friends.
he cooked dinner.
he went to sleep.
The second Ghost of Christmas to visit Scrooge was __.
a.
b.
c.
d.
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to a program at the church.
to visit the area where Scrooge grew up.
to see his nephew.
to a funeral.
pleasant
painful
neither a nor b
both a and b
What had the ghost of Marley been doing since his death?
a.
b.
c.
d.
He had been in the house with Scrooge.
He had been in heaven.
He had been wandering from place to place.
He had been vacationing in Florida.
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12.
When did the Ghost of Marley tell Scrooge the first two visitors would
come?
a.
b.
c.
d.
13.
Bob Cratchit was Scrooge’s ____.
a.
b.
c.
d.
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he had died in his sleep
he used magic
he touched the ghosts’ hands
he paid the ghosts to teach him to pass through walls
Which ghost was wearing a belt?
a.
b.
c.
d.
17.
the nephew
Bob Cratchit
Tiny Tim
Scrooge
Scrooge was able to fly and pass through walls because __.
a.
b.
c.
d.
16.
bother
son
doctor
clerk
Who was ill in this story?
a.
b.
c.
d.
15.
at twelve o’clock
at two o’clock
at one o’clock
at four o’clock
the Ghost of Marley
the Ghost of Christmas Past
the Ghost of Christmas Present
the Ghost of Christmas Future
What was the correct answer in the game of “ yes” and “no”?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Uncle Scrooge
Bob Cratchit
Mr. Fezzwig
none of these
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18.
What was under the robe of the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come?
a.
b.
c.
d.
19.
Who were the best dancers at the Fezzwig’s party?
a.
b.
c.
d.
20.
money
friends
love
clothes
Who was the character in the story that said “ God Bless Us
Everyone?”
a.
b.
c.
d.
22.
Scrooge’s nephew and his wife
Mr. and Mrs. Fezzwig
the ghost and Scrooge
Mr. and Mrs.Cratchit
What was Scrooge’s idol?
a.
b.
c.
d.
21.
an animal
a Christmas tree
a room in home
a warehouse
the nephew
Scrooge
Bob Cratchit
Tiny Tim
At the end of this story, Scrooge promises to __.
a.
b.
c.
d.
spend time with his nephew
give Bob Cratchit a raise
talk to the doorknocker every day
honor Christmas all year long
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A Christmas Carol
By Charles Dickens
Writing Activity 1
How do you think Scrooge changed his life after these
experiences with the ghosts? Please write neatly. You may
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Writing Activity 2
Use the Venn diagram to compare two of the ghosts that
visited Scrooge. Write an essay comparing two of the ghosts.
Please write neatly. Please staple additional paper to this
sheet to complete your essay.
Ghost of Christmas ______________
Ghost of Christmas _______________
same
Different
Different
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Answers to A Christmas Carol
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