"A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley" Act II

Front

What items do the two women and the man sell to Old Joe in Act II of 'A Christmas Carol'?

Back

Items that they stole from Scrooge's rooms after he died.

Front

What does the First Woman's statement about Scrooge reveal about her opinion of him?

Back

She thinks he was a mean and terrible person.

Front

What does Scrooge's reaction to the Cratchit family indicate about his character development?

Back

He is beginning to feel empathy and concern.

Front

What does the Ghost of Christmas Present mean when he says Scrooge's actions can affect the future?

Back

If these shadows remain unaltered by the future, the child will die.

Front

What is Scrooge's first reaction upon seeing the Cratchit home?

Back

He thinks that Cratchit has too many children for his meager wages.

Front

Define 'empathy' as it relates to Scrooge's character development.

Back

Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another, which Scrooge begins to develop.

Front

What does the term 'character development' mean in literature?

Back

Character development refers to the process of a character changing and evolving throughout a story.

Front

Explain the significance of the Cratchit family in 'A Christmas Carol'.

Back

The Cratchit family represents the struggles of the poor and the importance of family and compassion.

Front

What role does the Ghost of Christmas Present play in Scrooge's transformation?

Back

The Ghost shows Scrooge the joy and struggles of others, prompting him to reflect on his own life.

Front

What does Scrooge's initial indifference to the Cratchit family suggest about his values?

Back

It suggests that he values money and self-interest over compassion and community.