A Christmas Carol Act 2

The Ghost of Christmas Present has a ____________ beard and he wears a green robe.

(tell the color)

Why is the Ghost of Christmas Present surrounded by piles of food?

• He represents the waste of the holiday

• He represents the starving poor people

• He represents cooking and baking

• He represents abundance and generosity

At the start of Act 2, Scrooge tells the Ghost of Christmas Present: “Spirit, conduct me where you will… last night I learnt a lesson…Tonight, if you have aught to teach me, let me profit by it.”

What "lesson" did Scrooge learn in Act 1?

Why does the Ghost of Christmas Present call the workers on the street "generous people"?

(Choose 3)

• they give up their holiday to earn money

• they keep all the good food to themselves

• they cook and clean for the wealthy people

• they are serving others instead of resting

The Ghost of Christmas Present sprinkles ________________ onto the generous people.

Which of the following is a good description of the Cratchit family on Christmas Day?

• jolly and grateful

• sickly and sad

• angry and bitter

• quiet and calm

What does Tiny Tim have on his legs?

• iron braces

• cloth bandages

• old clothes

• plaster casts

How does Scrooge react when he hears that Tiny Tim will most likely die?

• Scrooge does not care

• Scrooge becomes very upset

• Scrooge says he deserved it

• Scrooge tries to run away

How does Mrs. Cratchit feel about Scrooge?

• She hates him

• She loves him

• She appreciates all his help

• She feels sorry for him

The Ghost of Christmas Present tells Scrooge the Cratchits are not wealthy or special, but they are ___________________.

• happy
• talented

• poor

• strong