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WorksheetsScrooge and Marley Act 2
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 12mins
What is mainly described in this passage from Act II, Scene 1, of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley?
[PRESENT is wearing a simple green robe. The walls around the room are now covered in greenery, as well. The room seems to be a perfect grove now: leaves of holly, mistletoe and ivy reflect the stage lights. Suddenly, there is a mighty roar of flame in the fireplace and now the hearth burns with a lavish, warming fire.]
the Ghost’s size
the Ghost’s appearance
the Ghost’s attitude
the Ghost’s orchard
When he meets the Ghost of Christmas Present in Act II, Scene 1, what does Scrooge say that shows he has already changed?
“Come in, come in! Come in and know me better!”
“Have you had many brothers, Spirit?”
“A tremendous family to provide for!”
“If you have aught to teach me, let me profit by it.”
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
What do you learn about Scrooge from this passage from Act II, Scene 3?
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?
He has a poor memory for places.
He has forgotten his employee’s name.
He has never visited the Cratchits’ home.
He is trying to annoy the Ghost.
In Act II, Scene 3, of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, what is Scrooge’s first reaction on seeing Cratchit’s family?
He thinks Cratchit has too many children.
He is afraid that Tiny Tim will not live.
He is touched that Cratchit toasts him
He wants to think about what he sees.
In Act II, Scene 3, of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, what does Christmas Present say to indicate that Scrooge’s actions can affect the outcome of events?
“I would say that he gets the pleasure of his family.”
“I see a vacant seat . . . in the poor chimney corner, and a crutch without an owner.”
“If these shadows remain unaltered by the future, the child will die.”
“Save your breath, Mr. Scrooge. You can’t be seen or heard.”
In Act II, Scene 4, of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, what are the two women and the man selling to Old Joe?
items they stole from Scrooge’s rooms after he died
items Scrooge gave them before he died
items Cratchit gave them after Scrooge died
items Scrooge kept to remind himself of his first love
In Act II, Scene 4, of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, what does the Ghost of Christmas Future do that gives Scrooge hope?
He never speaks a word to Scrooge.
He points to Scrooge’s tombstone.
He pulls away from Scrooge.
He drops his garments and disappears.
Which of the following is the best reason for Christmas Present to show Scrooge the Cratchit family celebrating Christmas dinner?
to show Scrooge how poor they were
to show Scrooge how happy they were to be together on Christmas Day, even if they didn't have much
to show Scrooge that he should hire more clerks
to show Scrooge how poor people often fought with each other because they had to work on Christmas Day
The stage directions and dialogue in Scene 4 paragraphs 38-40 indicate that the reason Present showed Scrooge the dolls was __________.
To gift him the dolls
To caution Scrooge that Want and Ignorance will cause his downfall if not kept in check
To persuade him to let Want and Ignorance lead his life
To caution Scrooge to beware the effects of not having Ignorance or Want.
What does the Ghost of Christmas Future look like?
Dressed in a robe and carried a torch
Like a child
Like an angel
Like the Grim Reaper
How is the Ghost of Christmas Future different from the others?
He exists only in imagination
He is spooky and doesn't speak
He talks a million miles an hour
He transports Scrooge through space
How do the Cratchits respond to the death of Tiny Tim?
They blame Scrooge because they could not afford to get a good doctor.
They do their best to comfort one another and move forward.
They blame one another for not taking enough care of Tiny Tim.
They are unable to function because of their grief over Tiny Tim.
In Act II of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, how does the First Woman, Old Joe's talkative customer, feel about Scrooge?
She pities him for having died alone and friendless.
She thinks that he was a mean and terrible person.
She is afraid that his ghost will haunt her.
She admires him for his wealth.
Scrooge’s dialogue in Scene 5 paragraphs 5 through 10 suggest that he-
Now believes in the spirits that came, and their message of kindness
Still hates Christmas
Changed all on his own, without any help
Thinks that he imagined everything, because all of the stuff in his room were intact
What does Scrooge buy for the Cratchit family on Christmas day?
a giant goose
a prize turkey
a whole cow
a couple of chickens
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.
Which line spoken by Marley in Act II of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, best summarizes the theme of the play?
"The firm of Scrooge and Marley is doubly blessed."
"Yes, Ebenezer, the bedpost is your own. Believe it!"
"Scrooge was better than his word. He did it all and infintely more."
"And it was always said of him that he knew how to keep Christmas well."
