A Christmas Carol Stave 2

In Stave 2, which ghost was the first to visit Scrooge?

• Past

• Present

• Future

• His own

From the crown of the ghost’s head sprung a bright clear jet of

• flashlight.

• lantern.

• gold.

• light.

When Scrooge explains that walking with the ghost might cause him to fall because he is merely a “mortal,” the ghost reassures Scrooge that if this occurs, he will not topple over.

• The ghost sprinkles magic dust over Scrooge.

• The ghost holds Scrooge with his hand.

• The ghost utters some magical words to allow Scrooge to fly.

• The ghost carries Scrooge on his back.

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The ghost points out that Scrooge’s lip is trembling and he has “something upon (his) cheek.” How does Scrooge feel?

• elated

• scared

• sad

• ill

The ghost brings Scrooge to a school where a “solitary child, neglected by his friends” sits. Based on the context, what is the best definition for solitary?

• happy

• watchful

• hesitant

• lonely

When Scrooge saw himself sitting alone, it made him wish that he had done what for the children who had sung Christmas carols at his door last night?

• Sung with them.

• Given them some money.

• Applauded their singing.

• Corrected the tune.

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The ghost took Scrooge to the location where he once worked as

• a court reporter.

• a clerk for an attorney.

• an actor.

• an apprentice.

Select the best adjective to describe how Mr. Fezziwig acts.

• serious

• cheerful

• cruel

• hard-working

Once the ghost’s light was extinguished, Scrooge

• climbed back into bed.

• tended his fireplace.

• checked the locks on his doors.

• said some prayers to be haunted no further.

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