3.12.R - Test: A Christmas Carol LOUA 8th Grade

Which choice is the setting of A Christmas Carol?

London, England in the 1800s

The novel begins with ___________ death.

Marley's

Belle states that a "golden" idol has replaced her in Scrooge's heart. What is this idol?

Money

When they leave the Cratchit house, the Spirit and Scrooge end up in a graveyard. Scrooge is told to look upon a tombstone. Whose name is written on it?

Scrooge

Why is the Cratchit family so quiet and still when the Spirit takes Scrooge to see their tender emotions?

Tiny Tim has died.

Scrooge's major internal struggle has been resolved by the end of the novel.

True

In the following quote, which literary device is used? The pudding was out of the copper. A smell like a washing day! That was the cloth. A smell like an eating house, and a pastry cook's next door to each other, with a laundress's next door to that! That was the pudding.

simile

The Ghost of Christmas Present has two children under his robe, Want and Ignorance. Which literary device is Dickens using here?

symbolism

According to Marley, what SHOULD have been his focus in life?

the common welfare of mankind

What is the name of Cratchit's little son?

Tiny Tim

When Scrooge went home for the night, what was unusual about his door knocker?

It appeared to have Marley's face in it.

"I am sorry for him. I couldn't be angry with him if I tried." Why does Fred say this about his Uncle Scrooge? Why does he feel pity for Scrooge?

Because Scrooge has cut himself off from the people around him who could show him love

Under whom was Scrooge an apprentice?

Fezziwig

The scene in the graveyard is considered the climax of this story. Remember that the climax is the turning point of the story, where the conflict begins to be resolved. What statement does Scrooge make that depicts this climax?

"I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year."

Where was the first place Scrooge went with the Ghost of Christmas Present?

Bob Cratchit's house

In Stave IV, after seeing the dead man's covered body, Scrooge says, "If there is any person in the town, who feels emotion caused by this man's death,...show that person to me...". Whom does the Spirit show to Scrooge?

Caroline and her husband (who owed money to Scrooge)

Who is the main character (the protagonist) in the novel?

Ebenezer Scrooge

When asked for a donation to help the poor, how does Scrooge respond? Write at least two complete sentences describing Scrooge's response.

First, Scrooge asks if everything is still operating correctly. Then, Scrooge says that all the poor people should be in jail.

How does Scrooge's visit to his nephew affect Scrooge?

He becomes light of heart.

Scrooge is terrified at the possibilities of what his life may become and makes the following statement: "Men's courses will foreshadow certain ends, to which, if persevered in, they must lead...but if the courses be departed from, the ends will change. Say it is thus with what you show me!" According to Scrooge's statement, for what is he hoping?

He is hoping that he can receive forgiveness and be saved.

As Scrooge walks down the street on Christmas morning, he sees the men who came to his office looking for a donation for the poor. What does Scrooge do that surprises these men?

He offers a substantial donation.

Which joke does Scrooge play on Bob Cratchit the day after Christmas?

He pretends to be angry that Bob is late.

Is Marley's explanation of the afterlife biblical? Why or why not? Write at least two complete sentences in your answer.

I think Marley's explanation of the afterlife is biblical. In the book, Marley is in chains and must watch others do what he should have done for the rest of his life. In hell, People will think about all the opportunities they had to go to heaven and do the right thing for the rest of their lives.

How does Scrooge reveal that he thinks of himself more than he thinks of others? Give at least one example from the story, fully explaining how that example connects to Scrooge's self-importance. Write at least 2-3 complete sentences.

In the story, Scrooge reveals that he of himself more than others. We see how after being a poor lad becomes engulfed in money and has as much money as he can get, so he doesn't end up poor again.

Which of the following is the resolution of the story?

Scrooge becoming like a father to Tiny Tim and the best of friends with the townsfolk

Is Scrooge a static or dynamic character? Explain your answer with examples from the story. Please be sure you do not use your book; only give examples from what you remember. Write at least three sentences.

Scrooge is a dynamic character. A dynamic character changes throughout the story. At the story's beginning, Scrooge is a mean, selfish man who loves money more than people and hates Christmas. But after getting a visit from the ghosts, Scrooge is a lovely kind man who gives to the poor, doesn't underpay Bob Cratchit, is selfless, and loves Christmas.

Which of the following is the climax of A Christmas Carol?

Scrooge realizing the errors of his ways after his visit from the Ghost of Christmas Future and his promise to change

Which of the following is the falling action in A Christmas Carol?

Scrooge waking up on Christmas morning, buying the prize turkey for the Cratchits, and going to Fred's house for dinner

There are a few different conflicts besides Scrooge's internal struggle that are depicted in A Christmas Carol. Explain where we see the conflict of man vs. society in the story.

Scrooge's greed vs. the generous hearts of people in the town.

Which choice is the exposition in A Christmas Carol?

Scrooge's interactions with his nephew, Fred, and the two gentlemen

Which of the following is part of the rising action?

Scrooge's journeys with the three ghosts

"If these shadows remain unaltered by the Future, none other of my race," returned the Ghost, "will find him here. What then? If he be like to die, he had better do it, and decrease the surplus population." Why does this statement shame Scrooge?

The ghost is saying Scrooge's own words back to him.

At the end of the scene at Fezziwig's shop, Scrooge speaks of Fezziwig's power over the workers. His comments are positive and full of praise for this generous benefactor. Why is this ironic? Consider Scrooge's present position as a boss over his clerk. Write at least two complete sentences in your answer.

The scene in Fezzwig's shop is ironic. While Scrooge praises Fezziwig for treating his workers right. Scrooge's behavior toward Cratchit wasn't positive or generous.

The Ghost takes Scrooge to a pawn shop where unclaimed items are sold. What is happening in this shop that is so vile to Scrooge?

They are selling clothing and blankets that belonged to a dead man.

What was the relationship between Scrooge and Marley?

They were business partners.

Which emotion is being displayed by those the Spirit shows to Scrooge immediately after he says, "If there is any person in the town, who feels emotion caused by this man's death...show that person to me"?

delight and relief

In the following quote, what literary device is used? "I see a vacant seat," replied the Ghost, "in the poor chimney corner, and a crutch without an owner, carefully preserved. If these shadows remain unaltered by the Future, the child will die."

foreshadowing

Scrooge visits his ____________, Fred, on Christmas Day.

nephew

After the visit from the third Ghost, Scrooge says, " I don't know what day of the month it is!...I don't know how long I've been among the Spirits." How long did it take the Ghosts to take Scrooge on his journey?

one night

As Scrooge leaves his house on Christmas morning, he notices the doorknocker again. Why do you think Dickens draws attention to this seemingly unimportant object?

to show how Scrooge's perspective on the little things has changed