"A Christmas Carol" and "How the The Grinch..." FINAL EXAM

Front

What is the setting of 'The Grinch Who Stole Christmas'?

Back

Whoville

Front

What is the exposition of the story?

Back

The main character, the Grinch, is introduced. The setting is Mt. Crumpit, just north of Who-ville. The main conflict is that the Grinch hates Christmas and wants to stop it.

Front

Who is the antagonist in 'The Grinch Who Stole Christmas'?

Back

Cindy Lou Whoo

Front

What is the rising action of the story?

Back

The Grinch breaks into the homes and steals the gifts.

Front

Which statement does NOT reveal that the Grinch is a mean character?

Back

He has a change of heart in the end and wants to celebrate Christmas.

Front

Define 'antagonist'.

Back

The character or force that opposes the main character, creating conflict.

Front

What is the main conflict in 'The Grinch Who Stole Christmas'?

Back

The Grinch hates Christmas and wants to stop it.

Front

What does the Grinch realize at the end of the story?

Back

That Christmas does not come from a store, but is found in our hearts, values, and beliefs shared with family.

Front

What is the significance of Mt. Crumpit in the story?

Back

It is the Grinch's home and the setting from which he observes and plots against Christmas.

Front

How does the Grinch's character change throughout the story?

Back

He goes from being a mean, Christmas-hating character to someone who embraces the spirit of Christmas.