A Christmas Carol Stave 1-2

Front

Why is Ebenezer Scrooge all alone in the first scene from the past?

Back

Because everyone else left to go home for the Christmas holidays.

Front

Who are the young boy's only friends in Stave 2?

Back

His book characters.

Front

What is the weather like at the beginning of Stave 1?

Back

It is cold and foggy.

Front

What was attached to Marley's waist?

Back

A chain.

Front

What does the reader learn by seeing Scrooge's past?

Back

Scrooge was not always mean and angry.

Front

What is the significance of Marley's chain?

Back

It symbolizes the consequences of a life lived without compassion.

Front

How does Scrooge's attitude towards Christmas change throughout the story?

Back

He goes from being indifferent and dismissive to embracing the spirit of Christmas.

Front

What role do the ghosts play in Scrooge's transformation?

Back

They show him the impact of his actions and choices on himself and others.

Front

What does Scrooge's childhood reveal about his character?

Back

It shows that he was once a joyful and hopeful boy, contrasting with his current miserly self.

Front

How does the setting influence the mood in Stave 1?

Back

The cold and foggy weather creates a gloomy and foreboding atmosphere.