A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley (Play Review)

At the beginning of the play, why does Marley say, "I am dead as a doornail?"

• He is foreshadowing his death.

• He is trying to walk through a door.

• He is emphasizing that he is most definitely dead.

• He wants the audience to visualize him as a nail.

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How does the setting of Scrooge's office contribute to the mood of the story?

• It is brightly lit and lively, enhancing the festive atmosphere.

• It is dark and cold, reflecting Scrooge's personality.

• It is large and luxurious, showing Scrooge's wealth.

• It is small and cozy, making it inviting.

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Who is the first specter to visit Scrooge?

• Ghost of Christmas Past

• Ghost of Christmas Present

• Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come

• Jacob Marley

How did Marley get the chain he wears as a ghost?

• He was given the chain by a wandering ghost.

• He created the chain by adding links each time he screamed.

• He made the chain with his greed during life.

• He got the chain from the Ghost of Christmas Past.

What is the impact of the repeated reference to "chain" in Marley's dialogue?

• It symbolizes freedom and liberation.

• It indicates Marley's adventurous spirit.

• It emphasizes the theme of wealth and success.

• It highlights the burden of Marley's past actions.

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Ebenezer Scrooge

• was the business partner of the late Jacob Marley.

• had a sister that died name Fan.

• has a nephew named Fred.

• has an assistant clerk named Bob Cratchit

• All choices are correct.

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In the beginning, why does Scrooge object to people enjoying Christmas?

• He finds Christmas sad because Marley died on Christmas Eve.

• He cares for money, and Christmas interrupts business.

• He only pretends to dislike Christmas by saying, "Humbug."

• He believes poor people should always be unhappy.

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How does Scrooge respond to seeing his former master Fezziwig's Christmas party?

• He realizes he gave too much praise to Fezziwig in the past.

• He realizes how much he misses his sister, Fanny.

• He wishes he had given some money to the boy singing carols.

• He wishes he could say a word or two to his clerk, Cratchit.

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Why did Scrooge's fiancee end their engagement?

• Scrooge was too concerned with earning money.

• She believed they were too young.

• She thinks he loves another woman.

• Scrooge called her a fool and mindless loon.

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A person who hates everyone is a

• misanthrope.

• benevolence.

• destitute.

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