A Christmas Carol - Review

According to Marley, what are some of Scrooge’s flaws?

• He is generous and kind.

• He is greedy and selfish.

• He is cheerful and optimistic.

• He is adventurous and brave.

Scrooge and Marley were acquainted as:

• business partners

• neighbors

• brothers

• friends

Scrooge and his nephew have different views on Christmas. What is Scrooge's view?

• He loves Christmas and celebrates it joyfully.

• He is indifferent to Christmas and doesn't care about it.

• He dislikes Christmas and considers it a waste of time and money.

• He is curious about Christmas and wants to learn more.

What does Scrooge value most in life? What does his nephew value most in life?

• Scrooge values money and his nephew values family.

• Scrooge values family and his nephew values money.

• Both value money.

• Both value family.

Scrooge supports certain establishments. Which ones does he support and why?

• He supports the local orphanage because he cares for children.

• He supports the workhouses and prisons because they help reduce the surplus population.

• He supports the local schools because he values education.

• He supports the hospitals because he believes in healthcare for all.

What items are being dragged on Marley’s chains? What do they symbolize?

• Books and papers; they symbolize knowledge and wisdom.

• Money boxes and keys; they symbolize greed and materialism.

• Flowers and ribbons; they symbolize love and beauty.

• Tools and gears; they symbolize industry and hard work.

Marley is forced to wear chains because:

• he was a good person in life

• he was a miser and uncaring

• he was a famous musician

• he was a generous philanthropist

Marley visits Scrooge because:

• he wants to haunt him.

• he wants to warn him about his future.

• he wants to ask for money.

• he wants to celebrate Christmas with him.

Scrooge’s only chance to escape his fate is:

• To become a better person

• To move to a new city

• To win a lottery

• To find a new job

What ability does the spirit “Past” give to Scrooge?

• The ability to see his past memories

• The ability to change the future

• The ability to communicate with the dead

• The ability to travel to different places instantly