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What is the mood (overall feeling) at the start of Stave 4?
Humorous
Happy
Angry
Gloomy
What is the only part of the Phantom that is visible?
His face
His hair
His hand
His feet
What have Mrs. Dilber and her two companions come to Old Joe's to do?
Attend Scrooge's Funeral
Attend Tiny Tim's Funeral
Make purchases for Cratchits
Pawn Items they stole from Scrooge's home
How does the first group of men feel about Scrooge's funeral?
They are eager to go and see him dead.
They are not eager to attend unless they get to eat.
They didn't even realize he died.
There is no funeral, and they are not surprised.
How does Scrooge feel upon seeing the gathering at Old Joe's beetling shop?
Horrified
Confused
Joyful
Satisfied
What happens to the Phantom at the end of the Stave?
He flies away
His hood shrinks down and then disappears
He screams and explodes
He grows younger
What is Scrooge's initial reaction to The Ghost of the Future? (Pg 64)
He fears him more than the other ghosts he has seen.
He is relieved that the ghost showed up right on time.
He does not feel anything, since he has already seen so much.
According to a conversation on Page 68, why was it an easy thing to rob Scrooge after he died?
He wanted the poor to have those items.
These robbers are very experienced.
He didn't have anyone to look after him, so he died alone.
Why was Old Joe worried about them stealing Scrooge's blankets? (Pg 70)
You would go to jail for a long time, if you were caught with them.
He does not want people to get sick by catching an infection from the blankets.
Blankets are not worth much, so they are definitely not worth the risk.
On Page 72-73, who does Scrooge see... when he asks the Ghost to show him someone "who feels emotion caused by this man's death?"
the Cratchits
a couple who owed him a lot of money
his nephew and his wife
At the end of Stave 4, what promise does Scrooge make to the Phantom?
Scrooge decides to give Bob a raise.
Scrooge is determined to save Tiny Tim.
Scrooge vows to honor Christmas in his heart all year and to remember the important lessons that he has learned.
How does the description of the setting in this sentence foreshadow what will happen in the graveyard?
“The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come conveyed him to a dismal, wretched churchyard.”
Since the setting is described as cheerful and happy, they will see something to make them happy.
Since the setting is described as mysterious, they will be given a mystery to solve together.
Since the setting is described as calm, they will see something peaceful.
Since the setting is described as dark and gloomy, they will see something dark and gloomy.
What does Scrooge do for Bob Cratchit in Stave 5?
fires him
buys him a new house
gives him a raise
invites him over for Christmas dinner
What happens to Tiny Tim in Stave 5?
he dies from the disease that crippled him
Scrooge helps his family out, and he does not die
he ends up in a hospital, but Scrooge pays all the bills
he is miraculously healed
What does Scrooge do when he sees the people collecting for charity? (Stave 5)
gives a lot of money
chases them away
invites them over for Christmas dinner
goes with them to help collect the money
How is Scrooge affected by the visits from the Spirits? (Stave 5)
he isn't - he is the same person
he sells his business and lives all by himself
he is truly changed, and becomes a great man
he sells everything he has and gives it to the Cratchit family
Why is Scrooge confused about the day when he finally awakes in a good mood. (Stave 5)
He thinks he slept for 3 days.
He forgot it was Christmas.
He is knows it is Christmas Day.
The ghost lied and told him it was not Christmas anymore.
Scrooge hesitates outside the door of his nephew's house before knocking. How did they treat him when he did knock? (Stave 5)
They told him to go away.
They were surprised, but they let him in and ignored him.
They were surprised, but let him in and tried to talk to him.
They welcomed him with open arms.
“No fog, no mist, no night; clear, bright, stirring, golden day.” There is a clear change in mood here: how does this mood advance the plot? (Stave 5)
Readers can expect a negative resolution in which Scrooge returns to his old ways.
Readers can expect a positive resolution in which Scrooge is a changed man.
Readers can expect a positive resolution, so the story will have a sad ending.
There is no change in mood, so the Scrooge will remain the same selfish, cold-hearted man.
What effect does the following quote have on the reader’s understanding of Scrooge’s feelings about going to see his nephew on Christmas day? (Stave 5)
“He passed the door a dozen times, before he had the courage to go up and knock.”
He is scared to see Fred because Fred is usually very rude to him.
He is afraid that Fred won’t want to see him because he has treated him badly.
He is excited to see his nephew because he knows the dinner they will eat will be delicious.
He is irritated that he must go to his nephew’s to apologize and repair their relationship.
How does Scrooge’s viewpoint of the poor change from the beginning to the end of the story?
Scrooge changes from thinking the poor are worthless to realizing that he should use his wealth to help the less fortunate.
Scrooge changes from thinking the poor are worthless to realizing that he should give more money to the prisons and workhouses to help them.
Scrooge changes from thinking the poor should be helped by the wealthy to realizing that they are lazy and should not be helped by anyone.
Scrooge changes from thinking the poor need help to realizing that the poor are more than capable of helping themselves.
Which best describes a central theme of this book?
Always listen to the messages of ghosts.
You should always buy a Christmas turkey for your neighbors.
Any person has the ability to change.
Christmas is the time of year when people change their personalities.
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