Stave 2 Quiz (2nd Christmas)

Which of these describes the ghost of Christmas past look like?

Select all that apply.

• A child

• An old man

• Twenty legs

• A body without a head

• Black Robes with gold trim

In the first scene from the past, why is Ebenezer Scrooge all alone?

• because everyone else left to go home for the Christmas holidays

• because everyone is playing tag and he does not want to join in

• because he is an orphan and doesn't have a home yet

• because he got into a fight with his father who left him there

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

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Which line BEST shows that the rising action is still taking place in Stave 2, and Scrooge is beginning to learn the lesson and realize his mistakes?

• "There's a parrot!" cried Scrooge.

• "There was a boy singing a Christmas carol at my door last night. I should have given him something, that's all."

• It opened; and a little girl, much younger than the boy, came darting in and putting her arms around his neck..."

• "I have come to bring you home dear brother!" said the child, clapping her tiny hands and bending down to laugh."

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CCSS.RL.7.3

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What member of Scrooge's family do we see in chapter 2?

• his mother
• his sister
• his son
• his father-in-law

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Scrooge's sister's name is?

• Scroogetta

• Belle

• Cinders

• Fan

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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What good news does Fan bring to Ebenezer?

• He is no longer an orphan, and can go home with her.

• She will teach him to play tag so he can make new friends.

• Father is kinder now, so he can go home with her.

• Father is still angry about the fight, but he can come home for New Year's Day.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What sad news did Ebenezer share with the spirit?

• Fan died young and is the mother of his nephew, Fred.

• Fan wanted to be a school teacher, but their father wouldn't let her.

• Fan died before she had the chance to have any children.

• Fan is still angry with him for not going home with her for Christmas.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What do Scrooge's tears represent in Stave 2?

(Remember, figurative NOT literal representation)

• His sadness

• His loneliness

• His cold sprit beginning to thaw

• His face melting