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WorksheetsA Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley Act 2
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
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.
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.
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
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.
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 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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Part A: 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.
Which of these statements from the First Woman best supports the answer to Part A?
Reminder: Part A asked " In Act II of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, how does the First Woman, Old Joe’s talkative customer, feel about Scrooge?"
First Woman. What odds then? What odds, Mrs. Dilber? Everyone has a right to take care of themselves.
First Woman. Who's the worse for the loss of a few things like these? Not a dead man, I suppose?
First Woman. If he wanted to keep 'em after he was dead, the wicked old screw, why wasn't he natural in his lifetime?
First Woman. Whose else's do you think? He isn't likely to catch cold without 'em, I daresay.
Part A Read the following excerpt from Act II of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley.
Scrooge. A merrier Christmas, Bob, my good fellow! than I have given you for many a year. I’ll raise your salary and endeavor to assist your struggling family . . . Make up the fires and buy another coal scuttle before you dot another i, Bob . . . We need warmth and cheer, Bob Cratchit!
Which of the following best describes how Bob Cratchit feels when Scrooge says these things?
Cratchit is bitter and resentful.
Cratchit is puzzled and confused.
Cratchit is delighted but shocked.
Cratchit is frightened but relieved
Which of the following quotations from the play script best supports the answer to Part A?
Reminder: Part A asks, "Which of the following best describes how Bob Cratchit feels when Scrooge says these things?"
Cratchit … enters, head down, full of guilt. Cratchit starts writing almost before he sits.)
Bob. I am very sorry, sir. I am behind my time.
Bob. I was making rather merry yesterday and into the night . . .
(Bob Cratchit stands, smiles at Scrooge; Bob Cratchit faints.)
Read these stage directions from Act II 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.)
What main element do the stage directions describe?
the room that Present that appears in
the memory that Present visits
Present's appearance
Present's attitude
Read these stage directions from Act II of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley.
(Scrooge now comes to the room of his Nephew and Niece. He stops at the door, begins to knock on it, loses his courage, tries again, loses his courage again, tries again, fails again, and then backs off and runs at the door, causing a tremendous bump against it.)
What do these stage directions suggest is Scrooge’s most likely thought at this moment in the play?
Scrooge doesn't really want to dine with his nephew, but he feels a duty to do so.
Scrooge can't decide whether to dine with his nephew or visit Bob Cratchit's family.
Scrooge has avoided visiting his nephew for so long that he isn't sure he has the right house.
Scrooge is afraid of being rejected because his nephew doesn't know yet that he has changed.
Read the following stage direction from Act II of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley.
(Scrooge . . . is totally occupied with his dressing and arranging of his room and his day. He is making lists, etc. Marley reaches out to Scrooge.)
What can you infer about Marley from his reaching out to Scrooge?
Marley is trying to stop Scrooge from going back to his old hard-hearted ways.
Marley wishes that he were alive again to enjoy Christmas with his old friend.
Marley is giving a warning that Scrooge will still face many disappointments.
Marley wants Scrooge to save him from wandering the earth as a phantom.
