A Christmas Carol: Stave One

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Who visited Scrooge at his home on Christmas Eve?

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The ghost of Jacob Marley.

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What did Marley say would happen to Scrooge?

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He would be visited by 3 more ghosts.

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Who is described as 'a tight-fisted hand at the grindstone'?

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Ebenezer Scrooge.

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Who is Jacob Marley?

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Scrooge's dead business partner.

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Why does Scrooge use the phrase 'Bah Humbug!'?

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To show he thinks something is nonsense.

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What is the main theme of 'A Christmas Carol'?

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Redemption and the spirit of Christmas.

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What does Scrooge value most at the beginning of the story?

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Money and wealth.

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How does Scrooge treat his employee, Bob Cratchit?

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He treats him poorly and pays him very little.

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What does the appearance of Marley's ghost signify?

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It signifies that Scrooge needs to change his ways.

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What is the setting of 'A Christmas Carol'?

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Victorian London during Christmas time.