A Christmas Carol: Stave One

Front

Who is Jacob Marley?

Back

Scrooge's dead business partner.

Front

Who is described as "a tight-fisted hand at the grindstone"?

Back

Ebenezer Scrooge.

Front

What did Scrooge first see when he opened his bedroom window?

Back

The street full of ghosts.

Front

What was the Ghost of Jacob Marley wearing?

Back

The chains he forged in life.

Front

Why does Scrooge use the phrase "Bah Humbug!"?

Back

To show he thinks something is nonsense.

Front

What is the main theme of A Christmas Carol?

Back

Redemption and the spirit of Christmas.

Front

Who is Scrooge's nephew?

Back

Fred.

Front

What does Scrooge think of Christmas at the beginning of the story?

Back

He thinks it is a time for foolishness.

Front

What does the Ghost of Christmas Past represent?

Back

Memories and the impact of the past on the present.

Front

What lesson does Scrooge learn from the Ghost of Christmas Present?

Back

To be generous and care for others.