A Christmas Carol Quiz

Character Analysis: Describe Scrooge's personality at the beginning of the story.

• Generous, cheerful, and warm-hearted

• Stingy, kind, and friendly

• Miserly, bitter, and cold-hearted

• Happy, caring, and compassionate

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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Character Analysis: How does Scrooge's character change throughout the story?

• Scrooge becomes a professional athlete

• Scrooge becomes even more miserly and selfish

• Scrooge becomes kind and generous

• Scrooge becomes a famous chef

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Plot Summary: Briefly explain the three spirits that visit Scrooge on Christmas Eve.

• The Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Present, and the Ghost of Christmas Never

• The Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Future, and the Ghost of Christmas Present

• The Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Present, and the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come

• The Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Future, and the Ghost of Christmas Now

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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Plot Summary: What is the main message or lesson that Scrooge learns by the end of the story?

• The main message or lesson that Scrooge learns by the end of the story is the importance of compassion, generosity, and human connection.

• The main message or lesson that Scrooge learns by the end of the story is the importance of holding grudges and resentment.

• The main message or lesson that Scrooge learns by the end of the story is the importance of isolation and independence.

• The main message or lesson that Scrooge learns by the end of the story is the importance of material wealth and success.

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CCSS.RL.5.9

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CCSS.RL.7.2

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Identifying Themes: What are some of the key themes in A Christmas Carol?

• Redemption, compassion, greed, and the spirit of Christmas

• Happiness, sadness, and anger

• Hope, despair, and fear

• Love, jealousy, and revenge

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

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Identifying Themes: How does the theme of redemption play a role in the story?

• The theme of redemption is not present in the story

• The theme of redemption is only portrayed through the main character's actions

• The theme of redemption is only relevant to the secondary characters

• The theme of redemption is portrayed through the transformation of the main character, Ebenezer Scrooge.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Understanding Historical Context: What were some of the social issues in Victorian England that are reflected in the story?

• Wealth distribution, gender equality, and positive working conditions for all

• Poverty, inequality, and harsh treatment of the working class

• High standard of living, equal opportunities, and fair treatment of the working class

• Abundance of resources, lack of social classes, and absence of discrimination

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Understanding Historical Context: How did Charles Dickens' own experiences influence the writing of A Christmas Carol?

• His experiences of wealth and privilege

• His experiences of poverty and social injustice

• His experiences of traveling the world

• His experiences of living in a utopian society

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Analyzing the Impact: How does A Christmas Carol continue to influence modern-day celebrations of Christmas?

• Promoting selfishness and materialism during the holiday season.

• Encouraging people to be unkind and uncaring towards others.

• Advocating for the elimination of gift-giving and charitable acts during Christmas.

• Popularizing the themes of generosity, compassion, and the spirit of giving during the holiday season.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

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Character Analysis: How does the character of Tiny Tim contribute to the overall story?

• Tiny Tim is a minor character who does not contribute much to the story.

• Tiny Tim represents the consequences of Scrooge's actions and his potential for redemption.

• Tiny Tim is the main antagonist of the story.

• Tiny Tim is the comic relief of the story.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3