"A Christmas Carol" - Chapter FIVE HW

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Tonight's Homework

Tonight's homework deals with themes and issues related to the final chapter of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," as well as topics dealing with promises and resolutions for change in a new year.

1. Which conclusion is most supported by information in the passage below?

The most commonly sung song for English-speakers on New Year's eve, "Auld Lang Syne" is an old Scottish song that was first published by the poet Robert Burns in the 1796 edition of the book, Scots Musical Museum. Burns transcribed it (and made some refinements to the lyrics) after he heard it sung by an old man from the Ayrshire area of Scotland, Burns's homeland. It is often remarked that "Auld Lang Syne" is one of the most popular songs that nobody knows the lyrics to. "Auld Lang Syne" literally translates as "old long since" and means "times gone by." The song asks whether old friends and times will be forgotten and promises to remember people of the past with fondness, "For auld lang syne, we'll tak a cup o' kindness yet."

Auld Lang Syne is an old Scottish poem that became a song.

Auld Lang Syne is the most famous song that no one knows the words to.

Auld Lang Syne is a popular and storied holiday tune.

Auld Lang Syne is a difficult song to understand and translate.

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2. Which word would the narrator most likely use to describe the main idea of the stanza based on the information contained in the passage below?

We two have paddled in the brook / From morning sun till dinner / But seas between have roared and swelled / Since old long past.

Two old friends used to share plenty of good times.

Auld Lang Syne actually means "old long past."

Time and distance cannot diminish a memory's meaning.

It is always good to raise a toast on New Year's Eve.

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3. Which pair of words best completes the following statement?

The Ghost of Bob Marley is ____________, and the Ghost of Christmas Future is ___________.

taunting... trepidatious

troubled... terrifying

wishful... wonderful

miserable... merry

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4. With which statement would the author of "A Christmas Carol" most likely agree?

Scrooge was hesitant to learn from everyone, but the Ghost of Christmas Past.

Each of the spirits were terrifying in their own way.

The ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future imparted invaluable lessons.

Ebeneezer Scrooge was lodged in a war with Christmas history.

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5. Which of these ideas is most closely related to a theme of "A Christmas Carol?"

No one can tell you how to live your life except your own past.

The holiday season is about living for the past and the future at once.

Everyone who ever lived through the holiday season knows its true meaning.

Learning from the spirits of the holiday can teach us how to change our lives.

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6. The student paragraph "Converting to Islam" requires revisions and edits. Read the paragraph. Then answer the following. Which sentence best fills the blank to provide supporting details in the paragraph?

Becoming a Muslim was a serious and important decision in my life. Though I was born into a Christian family, I always found myself seeking for a deeper sense of purpose and meaning in life. _____________________. It was a difficult conversation, but they were ultimately quite supportive of the path that I had chosen for myself..

My personal philosophy is that the teachings of Islam are holy, righteous, and just.

I was particularly impressed by how peaceful and respectful the Muslim faith really turned out to be.

One of my biggest challenges in making my conversion was in telling my parents about my decision.

The Muslim faith is an ancient one, and it is probably the most important thing in my life.

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7. Which of these is the best way to revise Sentence 1 for clarity and effectiveness?

Scrooge was a old man. He was a miser, a grinch, and a scoundrel.

Scrooge was a man that was old.

A man that was old was known as Scrooge.

Scrooge, a man, was old.

Scrooge was an old man.

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8. Jackson found the information below in a language handbook. “Avoid using the passive voice.” According to this information, which sentence should be revised?

I really enjoyed reading "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens.

The Ghost of Jacob Marley haunted Scrooge and gave him a warning.

The gift of generosity was given by the Ghost of Christmas Present.

Tiny Tim said "God bless us, everyone!"

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9. Which of these most effectively combines the ideas into one sentence?

Scrooge learned from his mistakes. Scrooge learned from the ghosts. Scrooge was an old man.

Scrooge, an old man, learned from his mistakes and learned from the ghosts.

The old man, Scrooge, learned from the ghosts and from his mistakes.

Learning from the ghosts and his mistakes was the old man, Scrooge.

Ebeneezer Scrooge was an old man who learned from his mistakes.

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10. Which of these sentences most clearly and effectively adds supporting details to Sentence 1?

Tiny Tim was weak.

Tiny Tim was a small child with a beautiful soul and a great heart.

Tiny Tim did not have much time left to live on this earth.

Tiny Tim was physically handicapped and he struggled with illness.

Tiny Tim was dependent on the generosity of others, like Scrooge.

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