A Christmas Carol, Act 2, Scenes 1-3

What is mainly described in this passage from Act II, Scene 1, of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley?
[Present is wearing a simple green robe. The walls around the room are now covered in greenery, as well. The room seems to be a perfect grove now: leaves of holly, mistletoe and ivy reflect the stage lights. Suddenly, there is a mighty roar of flame in the fireplace and now the hearth burns with a lavish, warming fire.]

• the Ghost's size
• the Ghost's room
• the Ghost's attitude
• the Ghost's orchard

When he meets the Ghost of Christmas Present in Act II, Scene 1, what does Scrooge say that shows he has already changed?

• “Come in, come in! Come in and know me better!”
• “Have you had many brothers, Spirit?”
• “A tremendous family to provide for!”
• “If you have aught to teach me, let me profit by it.”

What element of drama is shown in this excerpt from A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, Act II, Scene 1?
[Scrooge walks cautiously to present and touches his robe. When he does, lightning flashes, thunder claps, music plays. Blackout]

• dialogue
• plot
• stage directions
• setting

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.7

What do you learn about Scrooge from this passage from Act II, Scene 3?
Present. This is the home of your employee, Mr. Scrooge. Don't you know it?
Scrooge. Do you mean Cratchit, Spirit? Do you mean this is Cratchit's home?

• He has a poor memory for places.
• He has forgotten his employee's name.
• He has never visited the Cratchit's  home.
• He is trying to annoy the Ghost.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

In Act II, Scene 3, of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, what is Scrooge's first reaction on seeing Cratchit's family?

• He thinks Cratchit has too many children.
• He is afraid that Tiny Tim will not live.
• He is touched that Cratchit toasts him.
• He wants to think about what he sees.

In Act II, Scene 3, of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, what does Christmas Present say to indicate that Scrooge's actions can affect the outcome of events?

• “I would say that he gets the pleasure of his family.”
• “I see a vacant seat … in the poor chimney corner, and a crutch without an owner.”
• “If these shadows remain unaltered by the future, the child will die.”
• “Save your breath, Mr. Scrooge. You can't be seen or heard.”

What purpose is served by these stage directions, from Act II, Scene 3?
[Scrooge touches Present's robe. The lights fade out on the Cratchits, who sit, frozen, at the table. Scrooge and Present in a spotlight now. Thunder, lightning, smoke. They are gone.]

• They explain Scrooge's character.
• They signal a change of setting.
• They describe the Cratchit home.
• They show the director's skill.