Lines from the play
In Scene 1, Scrooge meets the Ghost of Christmas Present. Read through paragraphs 17-26 and write down one or two lines directly from the story that show how Scrooge is beginning to change.
"Tonight, if you have aught to teach me, let me profit by it."
How does the Cratchit family act toward one another after the death of Tiny Tim in Scene 4?
They do their best to comfort each other and move forward.
In Scene 4, What are the two women and the man selling to Old Joe?
Items that they stole from Scrooge's room after he died
Which best describes a plan that has been altered?
A plan that has been changed completely.
What is Scrooge’s first reaction when he sees the Cratchit’s family while he is visiting with Present in Scene 3?
He thinks Cratchit has too many children
What is Scrooge’s first reaction when he sees the Cratchit’s family while he is visiting with Present in Scene 3?
He thinks Cratchit has too many children
Who is the second Spirit that visits Scrooge?
The Ghost of Christmas Present
Give an example of someone speaking in earnest
someone speaking seriously and sincerely about something.
In Act 2, Present and Scrooge have a conversation-- 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?" What do these lines reveal about Scrooge?
Scrooge has never visited the Cratchit's home
The last scene, Bob Cratchit arrives late to work the morning after Christmas. How does Scrooge react?
He promises to pay Cratchit more money for his work.
What is the Ghost of Christmas Present sitting on when he first appears to Scrooge?
A throne made of food
Give an example of a rumor that has been dispelled
the rumor was proven not to be true anymore.
When Scrooge visits the Cratchit home with Present, they have the following conversation:
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?
What do these lines reveal about Scrooge?
Scrooge has never visited the Cratchit's home
In Act 2, how does the First Woman, Old Joe's talkative customer, feel about Scrooge?
She thinks that he was a mean and terrible person
Whose house does Scrooge go to for dinner at the end of the story?
His Nephew, Fred.
Define the word parallel
side by side and going in the same direction
In Scene 3, lines 55-58, find a passage to copy down that shows how Scrooge’s actions can affect the future.
"If these shadows remain unaltered by the future, the child will die."
In Act 2, Scrooge says, "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 answer best describes how Bob Cratchit feels when Scrooge says these things?
Cratchit is happy but surprised
Adam
along side or next to