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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the Spirit takes Scrooge to see the Cratchits, which character has died?
(a) Martha Cratchit.
(b) Peter Cratchit.
(c) Bob Cratchit.
(d) Tiny Tim Cratchit.

2. What does the third Spirit say to Scrooge when he sees him?
(a) "Come with me, sir."
(b) Nothing, the Spirit cannot speak.
(c) "Bah humbug!"
(d) "Merry Christmas, Scrooge."

3. What has changed about the Cratchit family during the visit with the third Spirit?
(a) They no longer believe in Christmas.
(b) Bob no longer works for Ebenezer Scrooge.
(c) They are no longer poor.
(d) They are no longer happy.

4. In the cemetery, what part of the Spirit's body begins to tremble?
(a) His ears.
(b) His eyes.
(c) His legs.
(d) His hands.

5. What is the Spirit's response to the question of whether these are the things that will surely come to pass?
(a) These things may come to pass if things are not changed.
(b) No, these things will not come to pass.
(c) Yes, they will pass certainly.
(d) The Spirit gives no answer.

6. What does the Cratchit family believe about the death of their family member?
(a) That it will bring them closer together.
(b) That it is a Christmas gift.
(c) That it is the fault of Ebenezer Scrooge.
(d) That it will tear them apart.

7. What is the name of the third Spirit?
(a) The Ghost of Christmas Present.
(b) The Ghost of Christmas That Never Was.
(c) The Ghost of Christmas Past.
(d) The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come.

8. What does Scrooge ask the Spirit to be quick to share?
(a) His lesson.
(b) His food.
(c) His money.
(d) His clothing.

9. In response to the death in the family, which character reacts generously to the family?
(a) Fan.
(b) Scrooge.
(c) Jacob Marley.
(d) Fred.

10. Why is the family that Scrooge visits so happy to hear of the death of the dead man?
(a) Because the dead man was a crooked politician.
(b) Because the father will take over the dead man's job.
(c) Because they owed the dead man money.
(d) Because the dead man left them a large inheritance.

11. Where is Scrooge when he realizes that in the future he will be dead?
(a) In his office.
(b) At the courts.
(c) In the cemetary.
(d) Lying in bed.

12. What does the spirit tell Scrooge will happen to Tim?
(a) He will die.
(b) He will become a miser.
(c) He will be healed.
(d) He will graduate at the top of his class.

13. What is Mrs. Cratchit preparing for their Christmas meal?
(a) Goose.
(b) Pheasant.
(c) Turkey.
(d) Dove.

14. How does Scrooge react to the news of Tim's future?
(a) He is ashamed.
(b) He is confused.
(c) He is apathetic.
(d) He is proud.

15. What is the name of the boy who grasps at the Spirit's robe?
(a) Hunger.
(b) Want.
(c) Malice.
(d) Ignorance.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does the Spirit say that his earthly life will last?

2. Which of the following does NOT describe the third Spirit?

3. When Scrooge first sees the third Spirit, what does he do involuntarily?

4. How does Scrooge react to the games that were played at Fred's party?

5. When Scrooge is returned to his bedroom, what does he wake up clutching?

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