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A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley Act II Review

Total questions: 36

Worksheet time: 22mins

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1.

When Scrooge meets the Ghost of Christmas Present, which of the following statements made by Scrooge show most clearly that Scrooge has started to change?

a)

Scrooge: "Hello. How should I call you?"

b)

Scrooge: "I'm afraid I've not. Have you had many brothers, Spirit?"

c)

Scrooge: "A tremendous family to provide for!"

d)

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

2.

Why does the Ghost of Christmas Present show Scrooge the bakers going to work to make Christmas meals?

a)

to show Scrooge how selfish the rich people are

b)

to show Scrooge how the less fortunate can be kind to one another and are hard workers.

c)

to show Scrooge who makes the Christmas dinners

d)

to show Scrooge the injustice in society

3.
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.
4.

In Act II, Scene 3, of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, what is Scrooge's first reaction on seeing Cratchit's family?

a)

He thinks Cratchit has too many children.

b)

He is afraid that Tiny Tim will not live.

c)

He is touched that Cratchit toasts him.

d)

He wants to think about what he sees.

5.

Why are Mrs. Cratchit , Belinda, and Peter waiting for Martha?

a)

She has gone to church with Bob and Tiny Tim.

b)

She is the older sister and works away from home.

c)

She is bringing the plum pudding.

d)

She is hiding until her father comes home.

6.

In Act 2, Scene 3, who does Scrooge find out is going to die if he does not change his ways 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.

7.
In Act 2, Scene 3, why do the Cratchits toast Scrooge at their holiday gathering?
a)
Scrooge is a terrible person.
b)
Bob wants to make fun of Scrooge.
c)
Bob is showing appreciation for the fact that Scrooge allows him to make a living.
d)
Mrs. Cratchit is secretly in love with Scrooge.
8.

Which of the following is the best reason for Christmas Present to show Scrooge the Cratchit family celebrating Christmas dinner?

a)

to show Scrooge how poor they were

b)

to show Scrooge how happy they were to be together on Christmas Day, even if they didn't have much

c)

to show Scrooge that he should hire more clerks

d)

to show Scrooge how poor people often fought with each other because they had to work on Christmas Day

9.

Which statement by the Ghost of Christmas Present tells why he shows Scrooge the Cratchit family Christmas?

a)

"They are not well-dressed, or tasteful to the times."

b)

"Their shoes are not even waterproofed by virtue of money or cleverness spent."

c)

"They don't sing very well, do they?"

d)

"They are happy, grateful, pleased with one another, contented with the time and how it passes."

10.

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 hee 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.
In Act 2, Scene 4, who does Scrooge think the three businessmen are talking about when the Ghost of Christmas Future takes him to see the future?
a)
Marley
b)
Nephew
c)
Cratchit
d)
Scrooge
12.

Which of these statements from the First Woman indicate that she thought he was a mean and terrible person?

a)

First Woman: "What odds then? What odds Mrs. Dilber? Everyone has a right to take care of themselves."

b)

First Woman: "If he wanted to keep 'em after he was dead, the wicked old screw, why wasn't he natural in his lifetime?"

c)

First Woman: "Whose else's do think? He isn't likely to catch cold without 'em, I daresay."

13.

In Act II, Scene 4, of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, what are the two women and the man selling to Old Joe?

a)

items they stole from Scrooge's rooms after he died

b)

items Scrooge gave them before he died

c)

items Cratchit gave them after Scrooge die

d)

items Scrooge kept to remind himself of this first love

14.
In Act 2, Scene 4, what does the following passage show about Scrooge's importance to his nephew-"I see my dear mother's face on his own wizened cheeks and brow: brother and sister they were, and I cannot erase that from each view of him I take..."
a)
Nephew feels that Scrooge is his connection to his mother whom has passed away.
b)
Nephew feels that Scrooge is a bother, but he must keep inviting him to Christmas.
c)
He feels sorry Nephew feels that having Scrooge show up would ruin Christmas for him.Scrooge
d)
Nephew wants to leave Scrooge alone.
15.

What were the names of the two dolls/children who clung to the robes of Christmas Present?

a)

Ignorance and Want

b)

Want and Doom

c)

Ignorance and Doom

d)

Peter and Belinda

16.

The stage directions and dialogue in Scene 4 paragraphs 38-40 indicate that the reason Present showed Scrooge the dolls was __________.

a)

To gift him the dolls

b)

To caution Scrooge that Want and Ignorance will cause his downfall of all humankind if not kept in check

c)

To persuade him to let Want and Ignorance lead his life

d)

To caution Scrooge to beware the effects of not having Ignorance or Want.

17.

Why does the Ghost of Christmas Present repeat "Are there no prisons? Are there no workhouses?" to Scrooge as he fades away?

a)

The Ghost thinks the poor belong in prisons or workhouses.

b)

The Ghost is repeating Scrooge's words to the Do-Gooders from Act I.

c)

The Ghost thinks Scrooge belongs in a prison or workhouse.

d)

The Ghost is preparing Scrooge for what he will see with the Ghost of Christmas Future.

18.

What does the Ghost of Christmas Future look like?

a)

Dressed in a robe and carried a torch

b)

Like a child

c)

Like an angel

d)

Like the Grim Reaper

19.

Why does the Ghost of Christmas Future show Scrooge Tiny Tim's death?

a)

because Scrooge asks to see "some tenderness connected with a death"

b)

because Scrooge has already shown that he cares about Tiny Tim's life

c)

show Scrooge the kindness of his nephew Fred

d)

all of the above

20.

How do you know that the Ghost of Christmas Future might allow Scrooge to change?

a)

He points at Scrooge’s grave.

b)

He slaps Scrooge across the face.

c)

His finger wavers and then drops.

d)

He glides away.

21.

Scrooge’s dialogue in Scene 4 paragraphs 155 and 157 suggest that he is________________.

a)

Going to change his ways.

b)

Afraid he’s seeing his own grave.

c)

In shock because he saw his sister.

d)

Talking to Fred.

22.

Seeing the future showed Scrooge that ___________.

a)

Money can make you successful in life

b)

If you are unkind, people will like you out of fear

c)

Being generous is more important than being wealthy.

23.

What does Scrooge buy for the Cratchit family on Christmas day?

a)

a giant goose

b)

a prize turkey

c)

a whole cow

d)

a couple of chickens

24.

Scrooge’s dialogue in Scene 5 paragraphs 5 through 10 suggest that he-

a)

Now believes in the spirits that came, and their message of kindness

b)

Still hates Christmas

c)

Changed all on his own, without any help

d)

Thinks that he imagined everything, because all of the stuff in his room were intact

25.

The stage directions and dialogue in Scene 5 paragraphs 28-30 indicate that Scrooge -

a)

Thinks that Adam is his son

b)

Hates turkey

c)

Was trying to trick Adam

d)

Is all around becoming a nicer person

26.

Why is Scrooge hesitant to knock on his Nephew’s door at the end?

a)

He is afraid of being rejected.

b)

He thinks he may have the wrong house.

c)

He doesn’t really want to dine there.

d)

He’d rather eat with the Cratchits.

27.

Two of the following actions cause Bob Cratchit to faint when he returns to work the day after Christmas? Which two?

a)

Scrooge fires him for being 18 minutes late.

b)

Scrooge acts as if he is angry and then insists on giving Bob a raise.

c)

Scrooge asks Bob to get more coal and build a fire big enough to warm the office.

d)

Scrooge greets him at the door with breakfast and hot coffee.

28.

In the final scene of the play, Marley says, "An act of kindness is like the first green grape of summer; one leads to another and another and another." What literary device is used here?

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

c)

personification

d)

onomatopoeia

29.

Which actions does the changed Scrooge perform on Christmas day?

1. Sends a turkey to the Cratchit's home

2. Gives Bob Cratchit a raise

3. Gives money to the poor

4. Goes to dinner at his nephew's home

a)

1, 2, 3

b)

1, 2, 4

c)

1, 3, 4

d)

2, 3, 4

30.

On his journey with Ghost of Christmas Future, Scrooge witnesses:

a)

People making fun about his death

b)

People stealing his things

c)

Crachits grieving over Tiny Tim's death

d)

All of the above

31.

Does Tiny Tim die at the end?

a)

Yes

b)

No

32.

To Tiny Tim, Scrooge became...

a)

A great grandfather

b)

A boss

c)

A second father

d)

A brother

33.

Choose the best answer. Which of the following are theme topics addressed in A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley?

a)

Family, Love and Belonging

b)

Choices and Transformation

c)

Greed versus Generosity

d)

All of the above

34.

Which passage by Marley best summarizes the theme of the play?

a)

"Yes, Ebenezer, the bedpost is your own. Believe it!"

b)

"Scrooge was better than his word."

c)

"Gifts--goods--are lifeless. But the gift of goodness one feels in giving is full of life."

d)

"Are there no prisons? Are there no workhouses?"

35.

A Christmas Carol is a story of Ebenezer Scrooge's:

a)

Love

b)

Revenge

c)

Redemption

d)

Grievance

36.

What is the climax of this play?

a)

When Future shows up

b)

When Scrooge sees his grave

c)

When Scrooge realizes Tiny Tim is dead in the future

d)

When Scrooge wakes up in his own bedroom