A Christmas Carol Act II Analysis and Comprehension Check

Why does Fred invite Scrooge to Christmas every year even though he never accepts?

• Fred feels guilty.

• Fred hopes to inherit Scrooge's money.

• Fred pities him because he is his only uncle.

• Fred's wife likes Scrooge.

How does the Ghost of Christmas Future answer Scrooge's many questions?

• He laughs at Scrooge.

• He doesn't answer, he only points forward with a stiff finger.

• He reads him a letter.

• He gets angry at Scrooge.

When Scrooge listens to the 3 businessmen discuss someone's death, he thinks they are discussing Marley. Who are they actually discussing?

• Tiny Tim

• Scrooge's sister

• Scrooge himself

• Marley

What does Bob Cratchitt want his family to remember about Tiny Tim?

• How patient and mild-mannered he was

• How small he was

• How well he sang

• How much he loved Christmas

Who does Scrooge thank for giving him a chance to change his ways?

• Jacob Marley

• Tiny Tim

• Fred

• Bob Cratchitt

What type of gift does Marley say is "full of life"?

• Goodness and kindness toward others

• Things that cost a lot

• Love

• Healthy living

In scene 3, what does Scrooge learn about the Cratchitt family?

• They are a loving family whose happiness is threatened by Tiny Tim's illness.

• They are very wealthy.

• They fight and argue a lot.

• They wish they had a better home to live in.

Why does Scrooge care about Tiny Tim's fate?

• He is touched by the boy's kind heart.

• He thinks he has a great singing voice.

• He wants to adopt him.

• He feels sorry for his parents.

How can you tell Scrooge is changing when he sees the Cratchitt family with the Ghost of Christmas Present?

• He is starting to empathize with others and be concerned about them.

• He is starting to feel guilty.

• He is starting to want to go home again.

• He is starting to miss his sister.

In scene 4, what happens to Scrooge's belongings in Christmas future?

• They are stolen and sold.

• They are given to the poor.

• They are put on display in his house.

• They are buried with him.