Concept Vocabulary
What is the antonym for malcontent?
Happy
Who does Gonzo (the Blue Muppet narrating) say that he is?
a. A bystander
b. Charles Dickens
c. Gonzo
d. Scrooge’s nephew
b. Charles Dickens
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?
a. Scrooge often gives money to the poor.
b. Scrooge was a good friend to Marley.
c. Scrooge likes cold, dark winter days.
d. Scrooge is a solitary, miserly man.
d. Scrooge is a solitary, miserly man.
The final scene of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley takes place on the day after Christmas. When Bob Cratchit arrives late to work that morning, how does Scrooge respond?
a. He pretends to be angry but then sends Cratchit out to get both of them something to eat.
b. He pretends to be angry but then promises to pay Cratchit more money for his work.
c. He tells Cratchit about the visit of the Three Spirits.
d. He threatens to fire Cratchit right then and there.
b. He pretends to be angry but then promises to pay Cratchit more money for his work.
Which statement is the best description of how dialogue in a play helps to develop character?
a. A character’s words can show the character’s personality.
b. A character’s words can reveal the main message of the play.
c. A character’s actions usually reflect his or her stated values.
d. A character’s words are often the opposite of what he or she thinks.
a. A character’s words can show the character’s personality.
What might someone do if he or she were covetous?
They might be jealous of someone's success.
How much does Scrooge agree to donate for the poor?
a. 1 Pound
b. A single Penny
c. Nothing
d. 100 dollars
c. Nothing
According to Act I of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, why does Scrooge object to having people enjoy Christmas?
a. He believes that Christmas is for children and that adults should not celebrate it.
b. He cares only for making money and considers Christmas an interruption.
c. He feels sad at Christmas because Marley died on Christmas Eve.
d. He actually enjoys Christmas and only pretends to dislike it.
b. He cares only for making money and considers Christmas an interruption.
Which of the following best describes a plan that has been altered?
a. The plan has been changed in significant ways.
b. The plan has been set in place for a long time.
c. The plan has been made public.
d. The plan has been carried out.
a. The plan has been changed in significant ways.
Suppose you want to reveal that a character is nervous. Which example of dialogue would show his or her nervousness most clearly?
a. I didn’t think so many people would come today! What if they don’t like my speech? Should I even be here?
b. What a beautiful little box this is! I wonder what’s inside? Surely it won’t hurt to lift the lid and take a peek.
c. This looks as though it will be a great get-together! And to think that I almost turned down the invitation.
d. It’s ten minutes past starting time and they’re still not ready? I hope these people realize that I’m a busy person!
a. I didn’t think so many people would come today! What if they don’t like my speech? Should I even be here?
How might a person behave if he or she were morose?
They might be gloomy.
What do the ghosts predict will happen that night? (28:19)
a. Scrooge will die
b. Scrooge will have nightmares
c. Scrooge will be visited by ghosts
d. Scrooge will regret treating his secretary poorly
c. Scrooge will be visited by ghosts
Near the end of Act I of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, Scrooge sees himself as a child at school. What is revealed about his childhood in this scene?
a. He was alone and lonely.
b. He was terrified of ghosts.
c. He cared only about money.
d. He was his teacher’s favorite student.
a. He was alone and lonely.
In which circumstance is it most accurate to describe a rumor as dispelled?
a. when people have kept the rumor from those involved
b. when people have shared the rumor with others
c. when the rumor has been proven untrue
d. when the rumor upsets those involved
c. when the rumor has been proven untrue
Which of the following describes a word that begins with the Latin prefix mal-?
a. The word refers to something that is sudden or unexpected.
b. The word refers to something that is unpleasant or evil.
c. The word refers to something that happens before something else.
d. The word refers to something that happens within someone.
b. The word refers to something that is unpleasant or evil.
What actions and behaviors might be expected of a miser?
Someone who might claim to be unable to afford gifts or donations, despite having vast wealth.
When Scrooge and the Ghost of Christmas Future visit the Cratchit home, what has happened?
a. Bob has lost his job
b. Their home has burned down
c. They are starving
d. Tiny Tim has died
d. Tiny Tim has died
In Act I of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, Scrooge’s nephew calls Scrooge “impossible” for behaving in a cold and unkind manner. Bob Cratchit replies, “Oh, mind him not, sir. He’s getting on in years, and he’s alone. He’s noticed your visit. I’ll wager your visit has warmed him.” What does this comment most likely suggest about Cratchit?
a. He fears Scrooge and plans to find a new job.
b. He understands Scrooge and feels sorry for him.
c. He cares for the elderly Scrooge so he will inherit Scrooge’s firm.
d. He defends Scrooge’s behavior, hoping that Scrooge will pay him more.
b. He understands Scrooge and feels sorry for him.
What do these lines from Act II of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley reveal about Scrooge?
Present: This is the home of your employee, Mr. Scrooge. Don’t you know it?
Scrooge: Do you mean Cratchit, Spirit? Do you mean this is
Cratchit’s home?
a. Scrooge is trying to annoy the Spirit.
b. Scrooge has a poor memory for places.
c. Scrooge has forgotten his employee’s name.
d. Scrooge has never visited the Cratchits’ home.
d. Scrooge has never visited the Cratchits’ home.
Why does a playwright usually include stage directions in a script?
a. to describe how an actor should speak his or her character’s lines
b. to describe the time, place, and set details for various scenes
c. to describe sound and lighting effects for various scenes
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
Describe a situation in which someone might be resolute?
If he or she were determined to reach a particular goal.
What does Scrooge say he’s going to do for the Cratchit family?
Pay their mortgage and raise his salary
When Scrooge goes home from work in Act I of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, which actions show that he is uneasy? Choose three options.
a. He checks each of the rooms.
b. He trims his candle as he walks.
c. He looks under the sofa and table.
d. He eats only a bowl of gruel for his dinner.
e. He thinks he sees Marley’s face in the pictures.
f. He threatens a boy who is singing a Christmas song.
a. He checks each of the rooms.
c. He looks under the sofa and table.
e. He thinks he sees Marley’s face in the pictures.
How do the Cratchits respond to the death of Tiny Tim in Act II of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley?
a. They blame Scrooge because they could not afford to get a good doctor.
b. They blame one another for not taking enough care of Tiny Tim.
c. They are unable to function because of their grief over Tiny Tim.
d. They do their best to comfort one another and move forward.
d. They do their best to comfort one another and move forward.
What does the Greek prefix para- mean?
a. again
b. above
c. beside
d. all of the above
c. beside