Christmas Carol Study Guide Answers

Act Two Scene One

27. What time does the Ghost of Christmas Present appear? 1 am

28. What joke does Marley play on Scrooge? Makes the clock chime 1 then 12 then 1 again– trying to astonish him with “nothing”

29. Describe the Ghost of Christmas Present. Glorious Green robe Torch with horn of plenty Mounds of food all around

Act Two Scene Two

30. Analyze the statement on page 629 “more than eighteen hundred”. There are more than 1800 spirits floating around London

31. What happens when Scrooge touches the Spirit’s robe? He goes to see the people in the street who are singing and on their way to work

32. According to the Spirit, who needs kindness most? Do you agree? Why? The poor Your opinion– write what you think!

Act Two Scene Three

33. Describe the relationships in the Cratchit family. Loving Joking/ playful Very close to each other Siblings are friends Parents love each other

34. Trace Scrooge’s journey with the Ghost of Christmas Present. See the people in the street The Cratchit’s home

35. Describe the Cratchit’s reaction to their Christmas feast. What does this celebration show Scrooge? They’re excited and happy to be together Shows Scrooge that it doesn’t take money to be happy

36. What toast does Bob Cratchit make to the surprise of Scrooge and the anger of Mrs. Cratchit? Toasts Mr. Scrooge, “the founder of the feast”

37. Why is Mrs. Cratchit angry? Feels that Scrooge is not worthy to be praised by her husband b/c he is such a difficult boss