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Why was Charles Dickens made to work in a factory at the age of 12?
a) it was a punishment for his misbehavior
b) His parents had died.
c) He had to help pay off his father's debt.
d) His family wanted more income.

Which vocabulary word means a ghost like figure?
a) stave
b) humbug
c) apparition
d) misanthrope

Which vocabulary word means a person who hates mankind?
a) stave
b) humbug
c) apparition
d) misanthrope

Which vocabulary word means deceptive talk or to trick or deceive?
a) stave
b) humbug
c) apparition
d) misanthrope

Which vocabulary word means a musical staff?
a) stave
b) humbug
c) apparition
d) misanthrope

How many staves make up Dickens' A Christmas Carol?
a) 5
b) 3
c) 7
d) 4

What year did Charles Dickens' write A Christmas Carol?
a) 1845
b) 1945
c) 1943
d) 1843

What is Scrooge's relationship to Jacob Marley?
a) They were business rivals
b) They were best friends
c) They were brothers
d) They were business partners

An example of an external conflict is when Scrooge decides to change his ways after his visits from the ghosts.
a) True
b) False
c)
d)

Ebenezer Scrooge would be considered a dynamic character.
a) True
b) False
c)
d)

In the opening of the story, who stops by to invite Scrooge to a meal?
a) his nephew
b) his son
c) his cousin
d) his brother

Scrooge tells his employee to do what in exchange for time off for the holiday?
a) come in early the next day
b) cut his pay
c) take Scrooge to a party with him
d) work overtime on the weekend

After Scrooge leaves work and is home, what mysterious sound does he hear?
a) footsteps
b) floorboards squeaking
c) chains dragging
d) doors creaking

Which is NOT a theme of the play?
a) Relationships with others give meaning to life.
b) It is never too late to change.
c) Money cannot buy hapiness.
d) Those who work hard find success.

At the end of the story, Ebenezer Scrooge
a) changes his ways.
b) doubles Bob Cratchit's salary.
c) offers to help Tiny Tim.
d) all of the above

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