A Christmas Carol - Stave 1 (Multiple Choice)

Front

What is the main attitude of Scrooge towards the poor?

Back

Scrooge believes that the poor should go to prisons and workhouses instead of receiving help.

Front

Who were Scrooge and Marley in life?

Back

They were business partners.

Front

What does Marley warn Scrooge about?

Back

Marley warns Scrooge that his chain of selfishness has been growing since Marley's death.

Front

What significant event happened seven years ago on Christmas Eve?

Back

Marley died.

Front

How does Scrooge react to his nephew Fred's invitation to Christmas dinner?

Back

Scrooge tells Fred that Christmas is a 'humbug' and refuses to attend.

Front

What does Scrooge think about Christmas?

Back

Scrooge considers Christmas to be a waste of time and money.

Front

What does Marley’s ghost represent in the story?

Back

Marley's ghost represents the consequences of a life lived selfishly.

Front

How does Scrooge's attitude change throughout the story?

Back

Scrooge's attitude changes from being miserly and uncaring to being generous and compassionate.

Front

What lesson does Scrooge learn from Marley's visit?

Back

Scrooge learns that he must change his ways to avoid a similar fate as Marley.

Front

What is the significance of the chains Marley wears?

Back

The chains symbolize the burdens of greed and selfishness that Marley carries in the afterlife.