ACC Final Comprehension Stave Two

What is the main event that occurs when the Ghost of Christmas Past visits Scrooge in Stave Two of "A Christmas Carol"?

• Scrooge sees his future grave.

• Scrooge revisits scenes from his own past.

• Scrooge meets the Ghost of Christmas Present.

• Scrooge is shown the Cratchit family's Christmas.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Why does the Ghost of Christmas Past take Scrooge to his old school?

• To show him how much he loved studying.

• To remind him of his lonely childhood.

• To reveal his favorite teacher.

• To demonstrate his academic achievements.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What motivates Scrooge's fiancée, Belle, to end their engagement?

• She falls in love with someone else.

• She believes Scrooge loves money more than her.

• She wants to move to a different city.

• She is pressured by her family.

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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

Which theme is highlighted by Scrooge's visit to his past Christmases?

• The importance of wealth.

• The power of memory and reflection.

• The inevitability of death.

• The joy of giving.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What symbol is represented by the light that emanates from the Ghost of Christmas Past?

• Hope for the future.

• The warmth of family.

• The truth of Scrooge's past.

• The coldness of winter.

How does Scrooge react when he sees his younger self at the boarding school?

• He feels indifferent.

• He is amused.

• He is moved to tears.

• He becomes angry.

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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

What does the scene with Fezziwig's Christmas party reveal about Scrooge's character?

• He has always been a miser.

• He once valued joy and companionship.

• He disliked social gatherings.

• He was always envious of others.

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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

Why is the Ghost of Christmas Past described as both old and young?

• To show the timeless nature of memories.

• To confuse Scrooge.

• To represent the future.

• To symbolize Scrooge's age.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What lesson does Scrooge learn from seeing his past with Belle?

• That he should have been more ambitious.

• That love is more important than wealth.

• That he was right to focus on his career.

• That he should have moved to a different city.

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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

How does the visit from the Ghost of Christmas Past affect Scrooge's attitude towards his current life?

• He becomes more resentful.

• He starts to reflect on his choices.

• He remains unchanged.

• He becomes more greedy.

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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