Christmas Carol Act 2 Test Review

Scrooge meets the Ghost of Christmas Present in Act II of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley. Which of the following statements that Scrooge makes to Present shows most clearly that Scrooge has begun 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.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

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What is Scrooge’s first reaction when he sees Cratchit’s family in Act II of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley?

• He is touched to see Cratchit offering a toast to him.

• He thinks that Cratchit has too many children.

• He refuses to believe that the family is real.

• He is afraid that Tiny Tim will not live.

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

• items that Scrooge gave them as charity

• items that Cratchit gave them after Scrooge died

• items that they stole from Scrooge’s rooms after he died

• items that they had once given to Scrooge to repay their debts to him

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How do the Cratchits respond to the death of Tiny Tim in Act II of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley?

• They blame Scrooge because they could not afford to get a good doctor.

• They blame one another for not taking enough care of Tiny Tim.

• They do their best to comfort one another and move forward.

• They are unable to function because of their grief over Tiny Tim.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

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Which of the following best describes a plan that has been altered?

• The plan has been changed in significant ways.

• The plan has been set in place for a long time.

• The plan has been made public.

• The plan has been carried out.

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The final scene of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley takes place on the day after Christmas. When Bob Cratchit arrives late to work that morning, how does Scrooge respond?

• He sends Cratchit out to get both of them something to eat.

• He promises to pay Cratchit more money for his work.

• He tells Cratchit about the visit of the Three Spirits.

• He threatens to fire Cratchit right then and there.

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Which is the best example of someone speaking in earnest?

• Miriam exaggerated when she said the wind had nearly knocked her down.

• Brad pretended that school was closed to see whether he could trick anyone.

• Consuelo politely praised the movie even though she didn’t enjoy it.

• Dan apologized sincerely for the trouble he had accidentally caused.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

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In which circumstance is it most accurate to describe a rumor as dispelled?

• when people have kept the rumor from those involved

• when people have shared the rumor with others

• when the rumor has been proven untrue

• when the rumor upsets those involved

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What do these lines from Act II of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley reveal about Scrooge?

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?

• Scrooge is trying to annoy the Spirit.

• Scrooge has a poor memory for places.

• Scrooge has forgotten his employee’s name.

• Scrooge has never visited the Cratchits’ home.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

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In Act II of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, which of these statements from the Ghost of Christmas Present most likely means that Scrooge’s actions can affect the outcome of events?

• Present. I would say that he gets the pleasure of his family. . . .

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

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

• Present. Save your breath, Mr. Scrooge. You can’t be seen or heard.

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