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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which of the following pieces of information does Jacob Marley reveal about Scrooge at the opening of Act I?
He often gives money to the poor.
He was a good friend to Marley.
He likes cold, dark winter days.
He is a solitary, miserly man.
- 2. Multiple Choice
Why does Scrooge object to having people enjoy Christmas?
He believes it is for children.
He cares only for making money and considers it an interruption.
He feels sad because Marley died on Christmas Eve.
He only pretends to dislike it.
- 3. Multiple Choice
When Scrooge goes goes home form work, which actions show that he is uneasy?
He checks each of the rooms.
He trims his candle as he walks.
He looks under the sofa and table.
He eats a bowl of gruel for his dinner.
He thinks he sees Marley's face in the pictures.
- 4. Multiple Choice
Near the end of Act I, Scrooge see himself as a child at school. What is revealed about his childhood in the this scene?
He was alone and lonely.
He was terrified of ghosts.
He cared only about money.
He was his teacher's favorite student.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Why does Marley visit Scrooge in his rooms in Act I? Choose two options
to ask him what has been happening at Scrooge and Marley's
to see Scrooge again and have a chat about old times
to inform Scrooge that the Three Spirits will haunt him
to beg Scrooge to help save Marley from his doom
to rescue Scrooge from sharing Marley's own fate
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which of the following words best describes the mood of a person who feels morose?
bored
gloomy
cheerful
thoughtful
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the best example of covetous behavior?
Jorge cheered when Caleb won an award.
Ling gazed out the window and daydreamed about traveling.
Alisa desperately wanted a guitar like the one that Jordan played.
Jon baked a pie and invited all his friends to have some.
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which phrase best describes someone who is resolute?
timid and shy
daring and bold
firm and unwavering
hesitant and uncertain
- 9. Multiple Choice
In Act I, which sentence best describes Cratchit's relationship with Scrooge?
He fears Scrooge and plans to find a new job.
He understands Scrooge and feels sorry for him.
He cares for the elderly Scrooge so he will inherit his fortune.
He defends Scrooge's behavior, hoping he will pay him more.
- 10. Multiple Choice
How does Scrooge feel after revisiting the Fezziwigs' Christmas party?
He resents Past for making hi relive a painful memory.
He puzzles over past's reason for showing him the party.
He is sorry that he has been ungenerous toward Bob Cratchit.
He wonders what became of his fellow apprentice.
- 11. Multiple Choice
How would the two men that visit Scrooge asking for donations describe Scrooge?
hardhearted and cruel
brisk and professional
solemn and sorrowful
distracted and upset
- 12. Multiple Choice
The word function means "to operate or work." What is most likely the definition of malfunction.
to perform very well
to learn how to perform
to perform in a new way
to fail to perform as expected
- 13. Multiple Choice
The word adroit means "quick, clever, graceful, inventive." What is likely the definition of maladroit?
dangerous and threatening
blundering and clumsy
careful and slow
quick and skillful
- 14. Multiple Choice
In which of the sentences does the form of the verb agree with the subject?
Fred wish Scrooge a merry Christmas.
Both Cratchit and Fred wish Scrooge a merry Christmas.
Both Cratchit or Fred wishes Scrooge a merry Christmas.
Both Cratchit and Fred wishes Scrooge a merry Christmas.
- 15. Multiple Choice
In which sentence does the form of the verb agree with the compound subject?
Marley or Fred speaking to Scrooge.
Marley or Fred speak to Scrooge.
Marley or Fred speaks to Scrooge.
Marley or Fred speak to Scrooge.
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