"A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley" Cumulative Review

What is the setting of A Christmas Carol?

• England

• Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and the

  morning after Christmas

• 1843

• All of these

Which of the following pieces of information does Jacob Marley reveal about Ebenezer Scrooge at the opening of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, Act I?

• Scrooge often gives money to the poor.

• Scrooge was a good friend to Marley.

• Scrooge likes cold, dark winter days.

• Scrooge is a solitary, miserly man.

In the original novel A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, Marley's presence is limited to one scene. In the play A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, Marley's role is greatly expanded. Why might this have been done?

• By expanding Marley's role it makes the three ghosts less mysterious.

• By expanding Marley's role it makes Scrooge less of a main character.

• By expanding the role of Marley, Horovitz gives away the ending.

• By expanding Marley's role, Horovitz emphasizes Marley's friendship with Scrooge and his determination to save him. It also provides a narrator for the audience.

Why does Scrooge hate the interruption that the Christmas holiday brings to his business?

• He is still sad about Marley, who died on Christmas Eve.

• He cares only about money and doesn't want to lose a day's business.

• His nephew refused to invite Scrooge to his house for Christmas dinner, so he prefers to work instead.

• Bob Cratchit is always rude to Scrooge at the company Christmas party.

Which of the following words best describes the mood of a person who feels morose?

• bored

• gloomy

• cheerful

• thoughtful

Match the following:

• Scrooge's long dead business partner

• Bob Cratchit

• Bob Cratchit's disabled son

• Fezziwig

• Scrooge's former employer/boss

• Jacob Marley

• Scrooge's sister

• Fan

• Scrooge's Employee

• Tiny Tim

Which of the following best describes a covetous person?

• determined

• optimistic

• reasonable

• greedy and jealous

In Act I when two men visit Scrooge asking for a donation, what best describes the impression that the men get of Scrooge based on his behavior and dialogue?

• Scrooge is cold-hearted and cruel.

• Scrooge is brisk and professional.

• Scrooge is solemn and sorrowful.

• Scrooge is distracted and upset.

In Act I, Scrooge's nephew stops by to wish Scrooge a merry Christmas and invite him to Christmas dinner. What does their dialogue in this scene reveal about their characters?

• They disagree on the meaning of the word humbug.

• They disagree about the meaning and importance of Christmas.

• They have different ideas about how to run a business.

• They have different ideas about orphanages and homeless children.

Bob Cratchit often makes excuses about Scrooge's rude behavior. What does this suggest about Cratchit?

• 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 Scrooge’s firm.

• He defends Scrooge’s behavior, hoping that Scrooge will pay him more.