A Christmas Carol-Stave 3 questions

Use the guiding angel in the text to help you find the answers to the questions below.

1. What makes Scrooge realize that the second of the three spirits has arrived?

2. Describe the scene surrounding the second Spirit when Scrooge first sees it.

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3. Describe the physical characteristics of the Ghost of Christmas Present. What does he carry in his hand? For which class of people does he have the most sympathy?

4. Describe Tiny Tim’s handicap. What does Scrooge ask the ghost to tell him regarding the boy? What is the ghost’s reply, and how does Scrooge react to it?

5. List three of the places that the Ghost and Scrooge visit after leaving the Crachits and before arriving at Scrooge’s nephew’s house. What activities does Scrooge witness in all these places?

6. Describe the scene in Scrooge’s nephew’s house. Who is present? List three of the things they do as part of their Christmas celebration. Tell how Scrooge reacts to what he sees.

7. The Ghost twice quotes Scrooge’s own words to him. Identify these two instances, and explain the Ghost’s reasons for quoting Scrooge.

8. Both Bob Crachit and Scrooge’s nephew drink toast to Scrooge. Explain how their families and friends react to their toasts. What do the toasts reveal about Crachit’s and the nephew’s character?

Words to Know:

consolation

seething

abyss

compulsion

intricate

glee

demurely

conspicuous

swarthy

subsequently

bilious

shabby

ubiquitous

ensued

prematurely

withered

goblets

exulted

blithe

dismal

grog

A Creative Response: (Choose one and complete it.)

1. Writing a Letter: Pretend you are Bob Crachit. You have found a better job, and you are writing a letter to your replacement in Scrooge’s office. In two paragraphs, tell the new clerk about a typical workday at Scrooge and Marley. Discuss the hours and the working conditions and suggest ways to get along with the boss, Ebenezer Scrooge. Be honest, but remember to write as kindly Bob Crachit would.

2. Illustrating a Scene: This is for the artists in class! Pick one of the scenes in this chapter and using your best skill, draw a picture that shows this scene. Be sure to name your picture. You may use the medium of your choosing. THIS IS ONLY FOR THOSE WHO CAN DRAW!

3. Expressing with Poetry: Poets, this is for you! Compose a poem based on a scene or theme in Stave Three. You might write about the joy of family, or the love displayed during Christmas, or on a darker note about ignorance or doom. It’s up to you. Chose your style and your topic and create a masterpiece.

4. On the Internet: The ghost states that Tiny Tim will die if things remain unchanged. Using the internet, locate information about what doctors think Tiny Tim may have had and write a summary of your findings. Make sure you document the websites you used.