Christmas Carol

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Christmas Carol

• Study Guide Answers

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Act Two

• Scene One

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

• 1 am

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28. What joke does Marley play on Scrooge?

• Makes the clock chime 1 then 12 then 1 again
  trying to astonish him with nothing

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29. Describe the Ghost of Christmas Present.

• Glorious
• Green robe
• Torch with horn of plenty
• Mounds of food all around

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Act Two

• Scene Two

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30. Analyze the statement on page 629 more than
eighteen hundred.

• There are more than 1800 spirits floating around
  London

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31. What happens when Scrooge touches the
Spirits robe?

• He goes to see the people in the street who are
  singing and on their way to work

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32. According to the Spirit, who needs kindness
most? Do you agree? Why?

• The poor
• Your opinion write what you think!

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Act Two

• Scene Three

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33. Describe the relationships in the Cratchit
family.

• Loving
• Joking/ playful
• Very close to each other
• Siblings are friends
• Parents love each other

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34. Trace Scrooges journey with the Ghost of
Christmas Present.

• See the people in the street
• The Cratchits home

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35. Describe the Cratchits reaction to their
Christmas feast. What does this celebration show
Scrooge?

• Theyre excited and happy to be together
• Shows Scrooge that it doesnt take money to be
  happy

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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

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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