A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley Act 2 Quiz

Scrooge meets the Ghost of Christmas Present in Act II of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley. Which of the following statements that Scrooge makes to Present shows most clearly that Scrooge has begun to change?

• Scrooge. Hello. How should I call you?

• Scrooge. I’m afraid I’ve not. Have you had many brothers, Spirit?

• Scrooge. A tremendous family to provide for!

• Scrooge. Tonight, if you have aught to teach me, let me profit by it.

Answer explanation

Scrooge's statement, "Tonight, if you have aught to teach me, let me profit by it," indicates his openness to learning and change, showing a significant shift from his previous dismissive attitude.

What is Scrooge’s first reaction when he sees Cratchit’s family in Act II of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley?

• He is touched to see Cratchit offering a toast to him.

• He thinks that Cratchit has too many children.

• He refuses to believe that the family is real.

• He is afraid that Tiny Tim will not live.

Answer explanation

Scrooge's first reaction upon seeing Cratchit's family is fear for Tiny Tim's health. He is particularly concerned about the possibility that Tiny Tim may not survive, highlighting his growing empathy.

In Act II of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, what are the two women and the man selling to Old Joe?

• items that Scrooge gave them as charity

• items that Cratchit gave them after Scrooge died

• items that they stole from Scrooge’s rooms after he died

• items that they had once given to Scrooge to repay their debts to him

Answer explanation

In Act II, the two women and the man are selling items they stole from Scrooge's rooms after he died. This scene highlights the lack of respect for Scrooge's memory and the consequences of his miserly life.

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 do their best to comfort one another and move forward.

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

Answer explanation

The Cratchits respond to Tiny Tim's death by supporting each other through their grief, demonstrating their resilience and love as they try to move forward despite the tragedy.

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 sends Cratchit out to get both of them something to eat.

• He 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.

Answer explanation

In the final scene, Scrooge surprises Bob Cratchit by promising to pay him more money for his work, demonstrating his transformation and newfound generosity after the visits from the Three Spirits.

Which of the following best describes a plan that has been altered?

• The plan has been changed in significant ways.

• The plan has been set in place for a long time.

• The plan has been made public.

• The plan has been carried out.

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'The plan has been changed in significant ways,' directly indicates that alterations have occurred, which aligns with the question's focus on describing an altered plan.

Which is the best example of someone speaking in earnest?

• Miriam exaggerated when she said the wind had nearly knocked her down.

• Brad pretended that school was closed to see whether he could trick anyone.

• Consuelo politely praised the movie even though she didn’t enjoy it.

• Dan apologized sincerely for the trouble he had accidentally caused.

Answer explanation

Dan's sincere apology shows he is speaking in earnest, expressing genuine regret for his actions. In contrast, the other options involve exaggeration, trickery, or insincerity.

In which circumstance is it most accurate to describe a rumor as dispelled?

• when people have kept the rumor from those involved

• when people have shared the rumor with others

• when the rumor has been proven untrue

• when the rumor upsets those involved

Answer explanation

A rumor is most accurately described as dispelled when it has been proven untrue, as this removes any validity to the claim, effectively eliminating its influence.

What do these lines from Act II of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley reveal about Scrooge? 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?

• Scrooge is trying to annoy the Spirit.

• Scrooge has a poor memory for places.

• Scrooge has forgotten his employee’s name.

• Scrooge has never visited the Cratchits’ home.

Answer explanation

Scrooge's confusion about the Cratchits' home indicates he has a poor memory for places, as he does not recognize it despite being an employer. This suggests a lack of personal connection to his employees.

In Act II of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, which of these statements from the Ghost of Christmas Present most likely means that Scrooge’s actions can affect the outcome of events?

• Present. I would say that he gets the pleasure of his family. . . .

• Present. I see a vacant seat . . . in the poor chimney corner, and a crutch without an owner. . . .

• Present. If these shadows remain unaltered by the future, the child will die.

• Present. Save your breath, Mr. Scrooge. You can’t be seen or heard.

Answer explanation

The statement "If these shadows remain unaltered by the future, the child will die" indicates that Scrooge's actions can change the future, highlighting his ability to influence outcomes.