A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley Act II Review

When Scrooge meets the Ghost of Christmas Present, which of the following statements made by Scrooge show most clearly that Scrooge has started to change?

• Scrooge: "Hello. How should I call you?"

• Scrooge: "I'm afraid I've not. Have you had many brothers, Spirit?"

• Scrooge: "A tremendous family to provide for!"

• Scrooge: "Tonight, if you have aught to teach me, let me profit by it."

Why does the Ghost of Christmas Present show Scrooge the bakers going to work to make Christmas meals?

• to show Scrooge how selfish the rich people are

• to show Scrooge how the less fortunate can be kind to one another and are hard workers.

• to show Scrooge who makes the Christmas dinners

• to show Scrooge the injustice in society

In Act 2, Scene 2, why does the Ghost of Christmas Present sprinkle kindness onto the poor people in particular?

• He wants to make the poor people fight each other.
• He is trying to convince the poor people to give him their money.
• The poor people are always closest to him.
• He thinks the poor people need it most.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

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.

Why are Mrs. Cratchit , Belinda, and Peter waiting for Martha?

• She has gone to church with Bob and Tiny Tim.

• She is the older sister and works away from home.

• She is bringing the plum pudding.

• She is hiding until her father comes home.

In Act 2, Scene 3, who does Scrooge find out is going to die if he does not change his ways and how does he feel about that?

• Scrooge finds out Tiny Tim will die and feels happy about that.

• Scrooge finds out Tiny Tim will die and is bothered by it.

• Scrooge finds out that Fred will die and is bothered by it.

• Scrooge finds out that Fred will die and feels happy about that.

In Act 2, Scene 3, why do the Cratchits toast Scrooge at their holiday gathering?

• Scrooge is a terrible person.
• Bob wants to make fun of Scrooge.
• Bob is showing appreciation for the fact that Scrooge allows him to make a living.
• Mrs. Cratchit is secretly in love with Scrooge.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.W.7.9A

Which of the following is the best reason for Christmas Present to show Scrooge the Cratchit family celebrating Christmas dinner?

• to show Scrooge how poor they were

• to show Scrooge how happy they were to be together on Christmas Day, even if they didn't have much

• to show Scrooge that he should hire more clerks

• to show Scrooge how poor people often fought with each other because they had to work on Christmas Day

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.3

Which statement by the Ghost of Christmas Present tells why he shows Scrooge the Cratchit family Christmas?

• "They are not well-dressed, or tasteful to the times."

• "Their shoes are not even waterproofed by virtue of money or cleverness spent."

• "They don't sing very well, do they?"

• "They are happy, grateful, pleased with one another, contented with the time and how it passes."

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 hee 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."