What two adjectives best describe Scrooge's personality at the start of the play?
Greedy and mean
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What is the main reason we use stage directions in a play?
To provide information about the characters' feelings and actions.
100
When the act begins, what is Scrooge expecting?
Visits from the ghosts of Christmas Present and Future
100
morose
gloomy; ill tempered
200
What was the relationship between Scrooge and Marley?
They were once partners but Marley is now dead.
200
Which event marks the climax of the play?
When Scrooge sees his own grave and the writing on his tombstone.
200
(DAILY DOUBLE!)
What surprises Scrooge at the homes of his nephew and Bob Cratchit?
They are all toasting to Scrooge's health.
200
implored
begged
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How does Marley try to help Scrooge?
He warns Scrooge of his fate if he doesn't change his ways.
300
At the beginning of the play, what is the main complication for Scrooge?
He doesn't like Christmas and its traditions
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What frightens Scrooge the most when he sees his future?
That no one will care when he dies
300
destitute
people living in utter poverty
400
What is the setting (time) of this play?
The 1800's
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When Scrooge meets Marley, what conflict is introduced?
Scrooge must be convinced to change his ways
400
How does Scrooge show that he has become a different person?
He becomes more generous with everyone.
400
benevolence
goodwill; kindliness
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What lesson does Scrooge learn from Fezziwig?
The value of being a kind employer.
500
What is the resolution of the play?
Scrooge shows his change of heart by raising Cratchit's salary.
500
What saying is the best description of what Scrooge learns in the play?
A) A penny saved is a penny earned.
B) Don't count your chickens before they hatch.
C) It's better to give than to receive.
D) Make new friends but keep the old.
C) It's better to give than to receive
500
Which pair of words are both associated with the past?
A) Contemporary, history
B) Long ago, far away
C) Ancient, current
D) Yesterday, history