A Christmas Carol Act 2
He talks to a boy on the street. He gives him money and is being nice and generous.
To whom does Scrooge first speak to on Christmas day? How does this show a change in him?
They steal his stuff and sell it for money.
What are the laundress, charwoman, and undertaker trying to do?
He realizes he could've been at Fred's house.
What do you think is causing this change in Scrooge? (in the present when Fred was playing games with family and friends)
if he will die
What does Scrooge ask the Christmas Present about Tiny Tim?
They are imitating Scrooge and playing blind man's bluff and the yes/no word game.
What games are Fred, his wife, and friends playing?
Fred gives his condolences.
What happened when Cratchit met Scrooges nephew, Fred?
He is entertained and having fun.
What is Scrooge's reaction to blind man's bluff?
protective, caring, and loyal
What kind of wife is Mrs. Cratchit?
Scrooge
According to Fred, who suffers most by Scrooge's bad behavior?
No, he was just joking around and entertaining each other.
Do you think Fred means to be unkind to Scrooge?
sickly, positive, hopeful, caring
How can Tiny Tim be described?
a feast, the best in the world
How do the Cratchits describe their Christmas dinner?
They make fun of him and do not want to go to his funeral.
How do the businessmen show their dislike for the dead man?
disappointed and sad
How does Cratchit feel when he hears that Martha will not be home for dinner?
He donates a lot of money.
How does Scrooge surprise the charity workers?
hood over his face and a shroud
How is the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come dressed?
The past, the present and the future: past- remember and learn from his lessons from the past, present- participate in life, future- can live a better life.
In what ages does Scrooge vow to live? What does he mean?
No, Scrooge isn't a social person and spends all his time at work.
Is Scrooge likely to have visited the Cratchit's home before? Why or why not?
No, it is a small meal for such a big family.
Is the Cratchit's Christmas dinner as grand as they say it is?
when he saw the toy in the store window
When did Tiny Tim's spirits begin to droop?
She took it off of Scrooge.
Where did the charwoman get the shirt?
Scrooge
Who are the laundress, charwoman. and undertaker stealing from?
Christmas Present
Who greets Scrooge from behind the quilt?
poor children
Who is buried in the graveyard? (pg 394)
Jacob Marley
Whom does Scrooge thank for his new life?
He showed Scrooge the Cratchits
Whom does the spirit show Scrooge when he asks to see "some tenderness connected to death"?
Tiny Tim
Whose death do you think is the Cratchit's mourning?
Cratchit
Whose home do Scrooge and the Christmas Past visit?
Scrooge
Whose name is on the grave stone? (pg 400)
His family doesn't have enough money.
Why did Tiny Tim spirits droop when he saw the toys in the window?
Each brother is every year that has been a Christmas.
Why does Christmas Present have "more than eighteen hundred" brothers?
He is telling Scrooge that it is his fault.
Why does Christmas Present repeat Scrooges words about prisons and workhouses?
He wants the whole family to be together for Christmas.
Why does Cratchit feel the way he does when he finds out that Marta won't be home for dinner?
He knows he is only hurting himself and he feels sorry for him.
Why does Fred take Scrooge's disdain so lightly?
She is protective over her husband because Scrooge doesn't treat him right. Scrooge is odious, stingy, and a hard and unfeeling man.
Why does Mrs. Cratchit not wish to drink to Scrooge's health?
He is celebrating about the turkey.
Why is Cratchit late to work?
She thinks the boots and spoons she had stole were worth more than 2 shillings.
Why is Mrs. Dilber angry at the pawnbroker?