A Christmas Carol Study Guide Answers Act One

A Christmas Carol Study Guide Answers

Act One Scene Four

18. What time does the first ghost appear? n 1 am

19. Describe the first spirit’s appearance. White hair n Smooth skin n White tunic trimmed w/ flowers n Young and old at the same time n Light coming from his head n

20. What is the name of the first spirit? n Ghost of Christmas Past

Act One Scene Five

21. What part of Scrooge’s life is shown first? n When he was a young boy all alone at school

22. Descibe Scrooge’s Christmas experience at Fezziwig’s. Good time n Party n Happy n Thankful n

23. Infer why Scrooge’s fiancé ends their engagement. What clues do you use to help make that decision? Because he loves money n She says he worships another idol n She wasn’t wealthy and knew she wouldn’t be enough for him n

24. Summarize the final scene the Ghost of Christmas Past shows Scrooge. Describe the effect it has on him. Fiancé breaking up with him n Old Scrooge gets mad at young Scrooge n

25. What actions does Scrooge regret as he watches each scene from the past unfold? How he treated Cratchit n Being mean to the singing boy n Getting mad at Fred (nephew) n Caring more about money than people n

26. How has Scrooge changed after the visit of the Ghost of Christmas Past? Wants to be nicer n Feels remorse for his actions n