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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the state of Jacob Marley at the beginning of the book?
(a) He is missing.
(b) He is ill.
(c) He is dead.
(d) He is alive.

2. What are the men who are collecting money on Christmas Eve, using the money for?
(a) Parties.
(b) Decorations
(c) Education.
(d) Charity.

3. What is the second mysterious sound that Scrooge hears?
(a) Chains dragging.
(b) Footsteps pacing.
(c) Doors creaking.
(d) Floorboards squeaking.

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

5. How does Scrooge respond to the invitation for a meal in Chapter 1?
(a) He doesn't understand it.
(b) He accepts it.
(c) He rebukes it.
(d) He doesn't give an answer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Scrooge claim is causing his images of Jacob Marley?

2. What does Dickens say does not affect Scrooge?

3. How many men come by to collect money from the neighborhood on Christmas Eve?

4. What is used to heat Scrooge's warehouse?

5. What holiday is being celebrated when the story opens?

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