A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley | Act 1

Front

Scrooge sees himself as a child at school. What is revealed about his childhood in this scene?

Back

He was alone and lonely

Front

What does Jacob Marley reveal about Ebenezer Scrooge in the opening of Act 1?

Back

Scrooge is a solitary, miserly man.

Front

Why does Scrooge object to having people enjoy Christmas?

Back

He only cares for making money and considers Christmas an interruption.

Front

What impression does Scrooge make on the two men who asked for donations?

Back

They find him hardhearted and cruel.

Front

Scrooge's nephew stops to wish Scrooge a Merry Christmas and invite him to dinner. What does their conversation reveal about them?

Back

They have different ideas about the importance of Christmas

Front

What does Scrooge's beloved mean by "until your master-passion, Gain engrosses you"?

Back

Scrooge has allowed his love of money to negatively affect his life

Front

Who is Marley?

Back

Scrooge's partner

Front

When does the action of Act 1 take place?

Back

Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and the morning of the day after Christmas

Front

Which statement by Nephew best describes his own feelings about Christmas?

Back

"Christmas is when men and women seem to open their shut-up hearts freely..."

Front

Cratchit says, “He’s getting on in years, and he’s alone.” What do you learn about Cratchit?

Back

He understands Scrooge and feels sorry for him