A Christmas Carol

What is the predominant mood in Scene 1 "A Christmas Carol"? (RL.4)

• joyful

• depressing

• suspenseful

• exciting

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.7

How does the tone change when Scrooge encounters Marley's ghost?

• amused to anxious

• solemn to frightened

• bitter to joyful

• apathetic to excited

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What tone does Dickens portray through the character Scrooge when he says, "If I could work my will, every idiot who goes about with 'Merry Christmas' on his lips should be boiled with his own pudding?"

• playful

• bitterness

• sarcastic

• generous

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

In the line "I wear the chain I forged in life. I made it link by link," how does Dickens portray Marley's tone when he tries to convey the consequences of his actions to Scrooge?

• regretful

• defiant

• joyful

• indifferent

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What is the change in Scrooge’s tone from the opening scene to the end where he says the dialogue below?

"I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year. I will live in the Past, the Present, and the Future."

• sorrowful to determined

• content to generous

• bitter to relieved

• generous to negative

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

How does the dialogue between Scrooge and his nephew, Fred, in Scene 1 contribute to the theme of the play?

• It highlights Scrooge's generosity.

• It emphasizes the importance of family and Christmas spirit.

• It showcases Scrooge's love for business.

• It introduces what a hard worker Bob Cratchit is.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

In Scene 3, as Scrooge encounters the Ghost of Christmas Past, what aspect of his past contributes most to the development of the theme?

• his lost love

• his troubled childhood

• his successful business ventures

• his strained relationship with Bob Cratchit

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What role does the portrayal of the Cratchit family play in Scene 4 in developing the theme?

• It highlights the true joy and meaning of Christmas.

• It focuses on how working hard can improve poverty.

• It emphasizes Scrooge's isolation and feelings of aloneness.

• It introduces a new character that will change by the end of the party.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

In Scene 5, as Scrooge encounters the Ghost of Christmas Present, what element contributes

significantly to the theme?

• The portrayal of generosity and charity

• The depiction of Scrooge's future

• The celebration of Christmas in various households

• The exploration of Scrooge's past mistakes

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does the resolution of Scrooge's character in Scene 6 contribute to the overall theme of the dramatization?

• It reinforces the idea that money is the key to happiness.

• It highlights the inevitability of a bleak future.

• It emphasizes the transformative power of redemption and compassion.

• It focuses on how hard work pays off in the end.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.7.5