7th Reading - A Christmas Carol Act 2, Scenes 1 & 2 Flashcards

1
Q

What sounds are sued to establish Act 2, Scene 1 as a scary scene?

A

Ghostly music and thunder and lightening noises

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2
Q

How does Marley plan to surprise Scrooge in Scene 1?

A

He changes time

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3
Q

Who visits Scrooge in Scene 1?

A

The Ghost of Christmas Present

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4
Q

How does the Ghost of Christmas Present defer from the Ghost of Christmas Past in appearance?

A

He is jolly and cheerful and always looks the same

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5
Q

What must Scrooge do to travel with the Ghost of Christmas Present?

A

Scrooge touches the robe of the Ghost of Christmas Present to travel with him.

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6
Q

What does the Ghost of Christmas Present sprinkle from his torch?

A

kindness

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7
Q

At the end of Scene 2, what does Scrooge do to travel with the Ghost of Christmas Present?

A

Scrooge touches the Ghost of Christmas Present’s heart.

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8
Q

On what group does the Ghost of Christmas Present sprinkle the most kindness?

A

The poor

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9
Q

How many brothers has the ghost Christmas Present say he has had?

A

1800

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10
Q

When he meets the Ghost of Christmas Present, what does Scrooge say that shows he has already changed?

A

Teach me so I will profit

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11
Q

Marley says that nothing will astonish Scrooge now and so he will give him nothing. What does he mean by that?

A

nothing will astonish Scrooge - nothing will make him happy

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12
Q

the beginning of a play/book

A

Prologue

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13
Q

harsh

A

Severe

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14
Q

driving, irresistible force

A

Compulsion

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15
Q

a noisy festive person

A

Revelers

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16
Q

amaze

A

Astonish

17
Q

a sheath for a dagger, sword

A

Scabbard

18
Q

an aromatic substance burned to produce a pleasant order

A

Incense

19
Q

the floor of a fireplace usually extending into a room

A

Hearth