Christmas Carol Act 2 Review

When Scrooge meets the Ghost of Christmas Present in Act 2, Scene 1 (page 777), what does Scrooge say that shows he has already started to change?

• "Come in, come in! Come in and know me better!"
• "Have you had many brothers, Spirit?"
• "A tremendous family to provide for!"
• "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

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In Act 2, Scene 2, why does the Ghost of Christmas Present take Scrooge walking into the streets of London?

• He wants Scrooge to see how poor people need kindness
• He thinks the exercise will benefit Scrooge's health
• It is too early to go to the Cratchit house, and there is nothing else to do
• He wants Scrooge to see how his greediness caused two men to fight

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What do you learn from Scrooge from this passage from Act 2, 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 forgotten his employee's name
• He has never visited the Cratchits' home
• He is trying to annoy the Ghost

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

In Act 2, Scene 3, what is Scrooge's first reaction on seeing Cratchit's family?

• He thinks Cratchit has too many children
• He is afraid that Tiny Tim will not live
• He is touched that Cratchit toasts him
• He wants to think about what he sees

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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

In Act 2, Scene 3, what does 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.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Scrooge feels drawn to Tiny Tim for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

• Scrooge's greediness with Cratchit's salary is causing Tiny Tim to starve
• Scrooge is reminded of the young boy he used to be
• Tiny Tim is a lovable kid whom everyone likes
• Scrooge and Tiny Tim's grandfather were childhood friends

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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

According to Act 2, Scene 4, 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 poor their Christmas is

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

In Act 2, Scene 4, what are the two women and the man selling to Old Joe in the pawn shop?

• items they stole from Scrooge's rooms after he died
• items Scrooge gave them before he died
• items Cratchit gave them after Scrooge died
• items Scrooge kept to remind himself of his first love

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

In Act 2, Scene 4, what does the Ghost of Christmas Future do in the cemetery to give Scrooge hope?

• He never speaks a word to Scrooge
• He points to Scrooge's tombstone
• He pulls away from Scrooge
• He stops pointing and disappears

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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

At the beginning of Act 2, Scene 5, why is Scrooge so happy when he wakes up?

• He is glad Christmas is over so he can get back to work
• He is thankful for a second chance at life
• He realizes that his experiences with the Ghosts was just a dream
• He is anxious to fire Cratchit for talking about him behind his back

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7