7th Reading Questions for "A Christmas Carol" Act 1, Scenes 1 & 2 Flashcards

1
Q

Which part of the play would be most helpful if you wanted to learn how people spoke in England in the mid 1800s?

A

dialogue

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2
Q

What do you learn about Scrooge from Jacob Marley in Act 1, Scene 1?

A

Scrooge is a mean greedy old miser

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3
Q

What do you learn about the characters of Scrooge and his nephew from their dialogue?

A

The nephew is cheerful and loves Christmas.

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4
Q

What do you learn about Cratchit from his dialogue with Scrooge in Act 1, Scene 2?

A

He cares about Scrooge

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5
Q

Why does Scrooge object to people enjoying Christmas?

A

He thinks that Christmas is a waste of time and money

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6
Q

How is Marley different from the other characters in Act 1?

A

Marley speaks to the audience (and he is dead)

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7
Q

Why is Bob Cratchit eager to go home?

A

So he can spend time with his family

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8
Q

Why does Scrooge dislike the idea of giving Cratchit a day off?

A

He will be paying Cratchit for not doing any work

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9
Q

According to Act 1, Scene 2, what is it that Cratchit tires to say to Scrooge that Scrooge does not want to hear?

A

He wants to wish a Merry Christmas

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10
Q

Why does Cratchit rush away after he says, “Merry Christmas, Mr. Scrooge”?

A

Scrooge might fire him for saying that

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11
Q

What word gives the best overall description of Scrooge in Act 1, Scene 2?

A

Greedy

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12
Q

What elements of the text would contribute to your entertainment while reading the script?

A

Pictures

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13
Q

What is the purpose of Marley’s speech at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2?

A

To describe all the characters

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14
Q

What is Scrooge’s nephew’s idea of Christmas?

A

family

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15
Q

Why does Cratchit wait until he is ready to leave to wish Scrooge a Merry Christmas?

A

so Scrooge doesn’t get angry with him

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