Free Printable Christmas Carol: Act 2

1.

What is Scrooge’s first reaction when he sees the Cratchit family?

a)

He thinks it’s such a beautiful family.

b)

He is afraid Tiny Tim won’t live.

c)

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

d)

He thinks Cratchit has too many children.

2.

What does EARNEST mean?

a)

Exaggeration

b)

Praise

c)

Pretending

d)

Being sincere

3.

Why does the playwright include the stage directions at the beginning of Scene 1?

a)

To act out the directions.

b)

To help the reader picture the setting and feel certain emotions feelings.

c)

To display the setting and have the actors act out the scene.

d)

To show what to do with the spotlight.

4.

Marley’s dialogue in scene 1, paragraph two suggests that he-

a)

believes Scrooge can change but doesn’t know how to go about it.

b)

is vengeful and is trying to mess with Scrooge with giving him nothing when he expects the next spirit.

c)

is content about helping Scrooge to change his ways.

d)

while continuing to help change scrooge, he is still hesitant to believe scrooge can and will change.

5.

Mrs.Cratchit's dialogue in Scene 3 relates the idea that she...

a)

Is more excited about the food than anything else.

b)

Wants to have a happy Christmas meal with her loved ones on the important holiday.

c)

Hates spending time with her family.

d)

Needs her family to come at the exact time she wanted so they can eat.

6.

Scrooge’s responses in Scene 3 are important because,

a)

It shows he has fully changed as a person and feels full remorse of his actions

b)

It shows he has started to change and understands more but not completely.

c)

It shows he hasn’t changed and is still a jerk.

d)

It shows he wants to lower Cratchit’s pay.

7.

In Act 2, Scene 2, why does the Ghost of Christmas Present sprinkle kindness onto the poor people in particular?

a)

He wants to make the poor people fight each other.

b)

He is trying to convince the poor people to give him their money.

c)

The poor people are always closest to him.

d)

He thinks the poor people need it most.

8.

In Act 2, Scene 3, who does Scrooge find out is going to die if he does not change his way and how does he feel about that?

a)

Scrooge finds out Tiny Tim will die and feels happy about that.

b)

Scrooge finds out Tiny Tim will die and is bothered by it.

c)

Scrooge finds out that Fred will die and is bothered by it.

d)

Scrooge finds out that Fred will die and feels happy about that.

9.

In Act 2, Scene 2, why does the Ghost of Christmas Present take Scrooge walking into the streets of London?

a)

He wants Scrooge to see how poor people need kindness

b)

He thinks the exercise will benefit Scrooge's health

c)

It is too early to go to the Cratchit house, and there is nothing else to do

d)

He wants Scrooge to see how his greediness caused two men to fight

10.

In Act 2, Scene 3, what does Present say to indicate that Scrooge's actions can affect the outcome of events?

a)

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

b)

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

c)

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

d)

"Save your breath, Mr. Scrooge. You can't be seen or heard."

11.

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.]

a)

the Ghost's size

b)

the Ghost's room

c)

the Ghost's attitude

d)

the Ghost's orchard

12.

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?

a)

He has a poor memory for places.

b)

He has forgotten his employee's name.

c)

He has never visited the Cratchit's home.

d)

He is trying to annoy the Ghost.

13.

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.]

a)

the Ghost's size

b)

the Ghost's room

c)

the Ghost's attitude

d)

the Ghost's orchard

14.

When he meets the Ghost of Christmas Present in Act II, Scene 1, what does Scrooge say that shows he has already changed?

a)

“Come in, come in! Come in and know me better!”

b)

“Have you had many brothers, Spirit?”

c)

“A tremendous family to provide for!”

d)

“If you have aught to teach me, let me profit by it.”

15.

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?

a)

He has a poor memory for places.

b)

He has forgotten his employee's name.

c)

He has never visited the Cratchit's home.

d)

He is trying to annoy the Ghost.

16.

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?

a)

“I would say that he gets the pleasure of his family.”

b)

“I see a vacant seat … in the poor chimney corner, and a crutch without an owner.”

c)

“If these shadows remain unaltered by the future, the child will die.”

d)

“Save your breath, Mr. Scrooge. You can't be seen or heard.”

17.

Which quote shows Scrooge is ready to change?

a)

Hello. How should I call you?

b)

Have you had many brothers, Spirit?

c)

A tremendous family to provide for!

d)

Tonight, if you have aught to teach me, let me profit by it!

18.

(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.)
What main element do the stage directions describe?

a)

the room that Present that appears in

b)

the memory that Present visits

c)

Present's appearance

d)

Present's attitude

19.

3. What is Scrooge's first reaction to seeing Cratchit's family with the Ghost of Christmas Present?

a)

He thinks Cratchit is foolish to have so many children with such a meager salary.

b)

He is afraid that Tiny Tim may not live.

c)

He is touched that Cratchit would suggest a toast to him.

d)

He wants to think about what he sees in their home.

20.

5. What does the Ghost of Christmas Present say that indicates that Scrooge can change the future?

a)

"This is the home of your employee, Mr. Scrooge. Don't you know it?"

b)

"I see a vacant seat...in the poor chimney corner, and a crutch without an owner, carefully preserved."

c)

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

d)

"If he be like to die, he had better do it, and decrease the surplus population."

Christmas Carol: Act 2

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 26mins

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