A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, Act II

What is mainly described in this passage form 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 room

• the Ghost's attitude

• the Ghost's orchard

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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!"

• "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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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

• plot

• stage directions

• setting

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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 forgotten his employee's name.

• He has never visited the Cratchits' home.

• He is trying to annoy the Ghost.

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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 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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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."

• "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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In Act II, Scene 4, of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, what are the two women and the man selling to Old Joe?

• 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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In Act II, Scene 4, of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, what does the Ghost of Christmas Future do that gives Scrooge hope?

• He never speaks a word to Scrooge.

• He points to Scrooge's tombstone.

• He pulls away from Scrooge.

• He drops his garments and disappears.

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According to Act II, Scene 4, of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, 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 meager their Christmas is.

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What does Scrooge mean by this line from Act II, Scene 4?

Spirit, this is a fearful place. In leaving it, I shall not leave its lesson, trust me. Let us go!

• I am afraid and want us to leave.

• This is not a good place for a school.

• I will not forget the lesson I learned here.

• If you do not trust me, I will not follow you.

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