WorksheetsA Christmas Carol- Act 2 Comprehension
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
What is Scrooge's first reaction to seeing Cratchit's family with the Ghost of Christmas Present?
He thinks Cratchit is foolish to have so many children with such a meager salary.
He is touched that Cratchit would suggest a toast to him.
He is afraid that Tiny Tim may not live.
He is afraid that Tiny Tim may not live.
Which statement by the Ghost of Christmas Present tells why he shows Scrooge the Cratchit family Christmas?
"They are not well-dressed, or tasteful to the times."
"They don't sing very well, do they?"
"Their shoes are not even waterproofed by virtue of money or cleverness spent."
"They are happy, grateful, pleased with one another, contented with the time and how it passes."
Why does Fred intend to invite is Uncle Scrooge to Christmas dinner each year?
Scrooge reminds Fred of his deceased mother, who was Scrooge's sister.
Fred and his wife enjoy laughing at Scrooge's refusal to keep Christmas.
Fred likes to tease Scrooge and get him angry.
Fred wants Scrooge to see how meager their Christmas dinner is.
In Scene 4, what are the two women and the man selling to Old Joe?
items from Scrooge's office, which closed when he died.
items Scrooge gave them before he died
items Scrooge had saved to remember the woman he once loved.
items they stole from Scrooge's rooms when he died.
Why does the Ghost of Christmas Future show Scrooge Tiny Tim's death?
because Scrooge asks to see "some tenderness connected with a death"
show Scrooge the kindness of his nephew Fred
because Scrooge has already shown that he cares about Tiny Tim's life
all of the above
Which of the following is NOT a scene that the Ghost of Christmas Future shows Scrooge?
thieves selling the possessions of a dead man
Cratchits mourning the death of Tiny Tim
Scrooge's gravestone
Scrooge's fiancé leaving him
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
stage directions
plot
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 never visited the Cratchit's home.
He has forgotten his employee's name.
He is trying to annoy the Ghost.
How many nights did Scrooge spend with the spirits.
one
two
three
four
To whom does Bob Cratchit raise a toast?
Scrooge
Tiny Tim
Mother
Martha
In Act 2, Scene 3, why do the Cratchits toast Scrooge at their holiday gathering?
Scrooge is a terrible person.
Bob is showing appreciation for the fact that Scrooge allows him to make a living.
Bob wants to make fun of Scrooge.
Mrs. Cratchit is secretly in love with Scrooge.
In Act 2, Scene 2, why does the Ghost of Christmas Present sprinkle kindness onto the poor people in particular?
He wants to make the poor people fight each other.
The poor people are always closest to him.
He thinks the poor people need it most.
He is trying to convince the poor people to give him their money.
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?
Scrooge finds out Tiny Tim will die and feels happy about that.
Scrooge finds out that Fred will die and is bothered by it.
Scrooge finds out Tiny Tim will die and is bothered by it.
Scrooge finds out that Fred will die and feels happy about that.
In Act 2, Scene 2, why does the Ghost of Christmas Present take Scrooge walking into the streets of London?
It is too early to go to the Cratchit house, and there is nothing else to do
He wants Scrooge to see how poor people need kindness
He thinks the exercise will benefit Scrooge's health
He wants Scrooge to see how his greediness caused two men to fight
In Act 2, Scene 3, what does 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."
"If these shadows remain unaltered by the future, the child will die."
"I see a vacant seat . . . in the poor chimney corner, and a crutch without an owner."
"Save your breath, Mr. Scrooge. You can't be seen or heard."
The final scene 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 them both something to eat.
He fires Cratchit rigth then and there.
He tells Cratchit about the visit of the Three Spirits.
He promises to pay Cratchit more for his work.
After his journey with the spirits, Scrooge as a first social act sends a ____________ to his clerk Bob Crachit.
Perfume
A giant turkey
A new shirt
A Christmas tree
Whose gravestone Scrooge see's in his future?
His own
Jacob Marley
Fred
Crachit
In Act 2, Scene 4, what does the Ghost of Christmas Future do in the cemetery to give Scrooge hope?
He never speaks a word to Scrooge
He pulls away from Scrooge
He stops pointing and disappears
He points to Scrooge's tombstone
At the beginning of Act 2, Scene 5, why is Scrooge so happy when he wakes up?
He is glad Christmas is over so he can get back to work
He realizes that his experiences with the Ghosts was just a dream
He is thankful for a second chance at life
He is anxious to fire Cratchit for talking about him behind his back
