A Christmas Carol- Act 2 Comprehension

What is Scrooge's first reaction to seeing Cratchit's family with the Ghost of Christmas Present?

• He thinks Cratchit is foolish to have so many children with such a meager salary.

• He is touched that Cratchit would suggest a toast to him.

• He is afraid that Tiny Tim may not live.

• He is afraid that Tiny Tim may not live.

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."

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

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

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

Why does Fred intend to invite is Uncle Scrooge to Christmas dinner each year?

• Scrooge reminds Fred of his deceased mother, who was Scrooge's sister.

• Fred and his wife enjoy laughing at Scrooge's refusal to keep Christmas.

• Fred likes to tease Scrooge and get him angry.

• Fred wants Scrooge to see how meager their Christmas dinner is.

In Scene 4, what are the two women and the man selling to Old Joe?

• items from Scrooge's office, which closed when he died.

• items Scrooge gave them before he died

• items Scrooge had saved to remember the woman he once loved.

• items they stole from Scrooge's rooms when he died.

Why does the Ghost of Christmas Future show Scrooge Tiny Tim's death?

• because Scrooge asks to see "some tenderness connected with a death"

• show Scrooge the kindness of his nephew Fred

• because Scrooge has already shown that he cares about Tiny Tim's life

• all of the above

Which of the following is NOT a scene that the Ghost of Christmas Future shows Scrooge?

• thieves selling the possessions of a dead man

• Cratchits mourning the death of Tiny Tim

• Scrooge's gravestone

• Scrooge's fiancé leaving him

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

• stage directions

• plot

• setting

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 never visited the Cratchit's home.

• He has forgotten his employee's name.

• He is trying to annoy the Ghost.

How many nights did Scrooge spend with the spirits.

• one

• two

• three

• four

To whom does Bob Cratchit raise a toast?

• Scrooge

• Tiny Tim

• Mother

• Martha