"A Christmas Carol" - Stave 1 Comprehension Check

Front

What does 'inexplicable' mean?

Back

Incapable of being explained or accounted for.

Front

What is the first thing you need to know in 'A Christmas Carol'?

Back

Marley is dead.

Front

Who is the first ghost to visit Scrooge?

Back

Jacob Marley.

Front

What is 'gruel'?

Back

A thin porridge.

Front

Who is the author of 'A Christmas Carol'?

Back

Charles Dickens.

Front

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

Back

Redemption and the spirit of Christmas.

Front

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

Back

Money and wealth.

Front

Who is Scrooge's nephew?

Back

Fred.

Front

What does the term 'specter' refer to in the story?

Back

A ghost or spirit.

Front

What is the significance of Marley’s chains?

Back

They represent the consequences of his greed and selfishness.