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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the first mysterious sound that Scrooge hears?
(a) Dogs barking.
(b) Raindrops falling.
(c) Doorbell ringing.
(d) Party music.

2. How does Belle's husband describe Scrooge?
(a) As "quite alone in the world."
(b) As "a man to be feared."
(c) As "terribly successful."
(d) As "unrecognizable to love."

3. What does Dickens say does not affect Scrooge?
(a) Money.
(b) Music.
(c) Light.
(d) Weather.

4. When Scrooge sees Belle again, what is she breaking?
(a) Her porcelain dinnerware.
(b) A collection of expensive glasses.
(c) Their engagement.
(d) Her leg.

5. Through what does the first visitor travel with Scrooge?
(a) His nightmares.
(b) His hopes.
(c) His dreams.
(d) His memories.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Marley's spirit forced to do?

2. What is the name of the merchant under whom Scrooge apprenticed?

3. At what time will the last visitor come for Scrooge?

4. What is flowing from the head of the first guest that he covers by wearing a cap?

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

(see the answer key)

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