A Christmas Carol Act 2 Revision

Which of the following statements that Scrooge makes to the Ghost of the Present shows that Scrooge has begun to change?

• Scrooge. Hello. How should I call you?

• Scrooge. Have you had many brothers, Spirit?

• Scrooge. A tremendous family to provide for!

• Scrooge. If you have aught to teach me, let me profit by it.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How do the stage directions show a difference between Scrooge and the poor people of London?

[Winter music. Choral group behind scrim, sings. When the song is done and the stage is re-set, the lights will fade up on a row of shops, behind the singers. The choral group will hum the song they have just completed now and mill about the streets, carrying their dinners to the bakers’ shops and restaurants. They will, perhaps, sing about being poor at Christmastime, whatever.]

• The poor people are feeling happy, working hard even at Christmastime, and singing instead of complaining.

  Scrooge is always complaining and acting miserly and nasty to other people.

• The poor people are complaining about not having enough food and about working hard during Christmastime.

  Scrooge is always complaining and acting miserly and nasty to other people.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

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What is Scrooge’s first reaction on seeing Cratchit’s family?

• He is afraid that Tiny Tim will not live.

• He is shocked and surprised to see that Bob Cratchit has so many children.

• He is touched that Cratchit toasts him.

• He wants to think about what he sees.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

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What inference can be drawn about the lesson the Ghost of Christmas Present is trying to teach Scrooge?

Present. I would say that he gets the pleasure of his family, fifteen times a week times the number of hours a day! Wait, Mr. Scrooge. Wait, listen and watch. You might actually learn something . . .

• He wants Scrooge to learn that people cannot be happy if they do not have money.

• He wants Scrooge to learn that people can be happy even if they have money.

• He wants Scrooge to learn that people can be happy even if they don’t have money.

• He wants Scrooge to learn that people consider money the most important thing in the world.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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How can you describe the character of Bob based on the passage?

Bob. Thank you, dear Lord, for your many gifts . . . our dear children; our wonderful meal; our love for one another; and the warmth of our small fire—[Looks up at all] A merry Christmas to us, my dear. God bless us!

• Happy and satisfied

• Grateful and thankful

• Greedy and selfish

• Miser and stingy

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

In Act II, Scene 3, of A Christmas Carol, 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.”

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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What are the things that Bob Cratchit is thankful and grateful for?

• A loving family

• The food he and his family have

• The fancy clothes and shoes he wears.

• His small worm house

• The salary he gets from Scrooge.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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How can Fred be described in the passage?

Fred. Oh, I have! I am sorry for him; I couldn’t be angry with him if I tried. Who suffers by his ill whims? Himself, always . . .

• He is goodhearted.

• He is patient.

• He is careless.

• He is forgiving.

• He is selfish.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why does Fred intend to invite Scrooge to Christmas dinner every year?

• Scrooge reminds Fred of his mother, Scrooge’s sister.

• Fred likes to tease Scrooge and make him angry.

• Fred and his wife enjoy laughing at their miserly uncle.

• Fred wants Scrooge to see how meager their Christmas is.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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Why does Scrooge fear the Ghost of the Future the most?

• The Ghost of the Future comes to Scrooge as dark scary phantom.

• The Ghost of the Future will show scrooge what will happen in the future if Scrooge does not change.

• The Ghost of the Future does not speak. It only points to things.

• The Ghost of the Future will show Scrooge frightening visions.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

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