A Christmas Carol: Act II, Scenes 1-3

A Christmas Carol:

Act II, Scenes 1-3

Multiple Choice

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 attitude

• the Ghost's room

• the Ghost's orchard

Multiple Choice

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!”

• “A tremendous family to provide for!”

• “Have you had many brothers, Spirit?”

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

Multiple Choice

In Act I, Scene 2, of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, why does Scrooge object to people enjoying Christmas?

• He is sad at Christmas because Marley died on Christmas Eve.

• He believes poor people should be unhappy even at Christmas.

• He actually likes Christmas and only pretends to dislike it.

• He cares only for making money, and Christmas is an interruption.

Multiple Choice

In Act I, what do you learn about Bob Cratchit from this dialogue?

Nephew. [To Cratchit] He's impossible! Cratchit. Oh, mind him not, sir. He's getting on in years, and he's alone. He's noticed your visit. I'll wager your visit has warmed him.

• He is angered by Scrooge.

• He wishes he were Scrooge.

• He is forgiving of Scrooge and has a positive attitude.

• He agrees with Scrooge's nephew.

Multiple Choice

Who are Bob's children?

• Martha and Belinda

• Tiny Tim

• Peter and Little Bob

• All of them

Multiple Choice

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

• stage directions

• plot

• setting

Multiple Choice

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 never visited the Cratchit's  home.

• He has forgotten his employee's name.

• He is trying to annoy the Ghost.

Multiple Choice

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 touched that Cratchit toasts him.

• He is afraid that Tiny Tim will not live.

• He wants to think about what he sees.

Multiple Choice

 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.”

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

• “I see a vacant seat … in the poor chimney corner, and a crutch without an owner.”

• “Save your breath, Mr. Scrooge. You can't be seen or heard.”

Multiple Choice

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 describe the Cratchit home.

• They signal a change of setting.

• They show the director's skill.