1) HIDE READ ALOUD ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS
2. Reread the following quotation from paragraph 75:
"Oh God! to hear the Insect on the leaf pronouncing
on the too much life among his hungry brothers in
the dust!" Which of the following best states what
this quote reveals about the Ghost of Christmas
Present's and Scrooge's differing points of view?
O A This reveals the spirit's low opinion of Scrooge,
who has a high opinion of his own status.
OB This reveals the spirit considers Scrooge and
other humans to be insects in comparison to his
power and wisdom.
OC This quote suggests that the spirit believes
Scrooge is oblivious to his own suffering, like an
insect that does not know what lies beyond its
small environment.
OD This quote recalls Scrooge's earlier words in
favor of the poor dying off to lower the
population; the spirit puts Scrooge in his place.
revealing that while Scrooge may consider
himself above others, the spirit knows to value
the lives of other beings.