Act 2 Test

In Act 2, Scene 4, what does the following passage show about Scrooge's importance to his nephew?

"I see my dear mother's face on his own wizened cheeks and brow: brother and sister they were, and I cannot erase that from each view of him I take..."

• Fred feels that Scrooge is his connection to his mother whom has passed away.

• Fred feels that Scrooge is a bother, but he must keep inviting him to Christmas because his wife insists.

• Fred wants to leave Scrooge alone.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

When he meets the Ghost of Christmas Present, what does Scrooge say that shows he is already beginning to change?

• "A tremendous family to provide for!"
• "Have you had many brothers, Spirit?"
• "Tonight, if you have aught to teach me, let me profit by it."
• "Just checking to see if any is in here."

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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

• items they stole from Scrooge's rooms when he died.
• items Scrooge gave them before he died
• items from Scrooge's office, which closed when he died.
• items Scrooge had saved to remember the woman he once loved.

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

What does the Ghost of Christmas Future do that gives Scrooge hope?

• The Ghost never says a word
• The Ghost points to Scrooge's tombstone
• The Ghost pulls away when Scrooge tries to grab his hand
• The Ghost's hand trembles and he stops pointing at the grave.

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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
• plot
• stage directions
• setting

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

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

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

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

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 pretends to be angry but then sends Cratchit out to get both of them something to eat.

• He pretends to be angry but then 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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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

On Christmas morning, how does Scrooge surprise the Portly Man?

• Scrooge offers him a job.

• Scrooge invites him to dinner.

• Scrooge gives him money.

• Scrooge gives him a turkey.

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How do Nephew and his wife react when Scrooge shows up to Christmas dinner?

• they faint

• they are angry

• they are surprised and happy

• they tell him to leave

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does Scrooge say to Bob Cratchit that causes Cratchit to faint?

• Scrooge is going to fire Cratchit.

• Scrooge bought him a turkey.

• Scrooge wants to adopt Tiny Tim.

• Scrooge is giving Cratchit a raise.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9