Act I; Scenes 3-4 Comprehension Check

1a.) How does Scrooge react to the door knocker turning into the face of Marley?

• Delighted
• Amazed
• Outraged
• Confused

1b.) Which piece of text evidence supports your answer to the above question?

• "Scrooge fastens the door and walks across the hall to the stairs, trimming his candle as he goes..."
• "Scrooge opens the door and checks the back of the same, probably for Marley's pigtail. Seeing nothing but screws and nuts, Scrooge refuses the memory."
• "Bah! Humbug!"
• "Scrooge sits near the tiny low-flamed fire, sipping his gruel."

2.) What does the ghost of Marley do to convince Scrooge that he is real?

• Marley screams and lifts his own head off of his shoulders.
• Marley lights a candle without a match.
• Marley turns into the door knocker again.
• Marley pays Scrooge to believe him.

3.) What does Marley warn Scrooge will happen to him?

• He will be haunted by Marley forever.
• He will die before the night is over.
• He will lose all his money.
• He will be haunted by three spirits.

4.) How does Scrooge react after Marley leaves him alone?

• Scrooge tries to convince himself that he is dreaming.
• Scrooge prays that what Marley said is not true.
• Scrooge does not react at all.
• Scrooge sits and waits patiently for the spirits to arrive.

5.) Why is Scrooge confused when he wakes at midnight?

• Marley is no longer there.
• He thought he was at work still.
• He went to bed after 2:00 am.
• He does not know where he is.

6.) Who comes to visit Scrooge at 1:00 am?

• Jacob Marley
• The Ghost of Christmas Past
• The Ghost of Christmas Present
• All three spirits