"A Christmas Carol" - Stave 1 Comprehension Check

Front

What is gruel?

Back

A thin porridge.

Front

What is a specter?

Back

A visible disembodied spirit, or ghost.

Front

What is the first important fact about Scrooge in 'A Christmas Carol'?

Back

Marley is dead.

Front

How many years ago did Marley die?

Back

7 years ago.

Front

What phrase is used to describe Marley's death?

Back

Marley was dead as a doornail.

Front

Who is Scrooge's deceased business partner?

Back

Jacob Marley.

Front

What is Scrooge's attitude towards Christmas at the beginning of the story?

Back

He is mean and dismissive.

Front

Who visits Scrooge on Christmas Eve?

Back

The ghost of Jacob Marley.

Front

What does Marley warn Scrooge about?

Back

He warns Scrooge to change his ways or face a grim fate.

Front

What are the three spirits that Marley tells Scrooge he will be visited by?

Back

The Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come.