A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, Act I

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What does Jacob Marley reveal about Scrooge at the opening of Act I?

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Scrooge is a solitary, miserly man.

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What does the term 'resolute' mean?

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Firm and unwavering.

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How does Cratchit feel about Scrooge in Act I?

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Cratchit understands Scrooge and feels sorry for him.

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What is the meaning of the word 'adroit'?

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Quick, clever, graceful, inventive.

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What does 'maladroit' mean?

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Blundering and clumsy.

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How would the men asking for donations describe Scrooge?

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Hardhearted and cruel.

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

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Redemption and transformation.

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Who is the protagonist of 'A Christmas Carol'?

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Ebenezer Scrooge.

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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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What is the significance of Marley's ghost?

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He warns Scrooge to change his ways.