A Christmas Carol Stave 1

Front

What does the cold and gloom of Scrooge's nature represent?

Back

The London cold and fog.

Front

Complete the quote: 'A poor excuse for ________ a man's pocket every twenty-fifth of December!'

Back

picking.

Front

What chance does Marley say Scrooge still has?

Back

Escaping his fate.

Front

What is the connotation of the words: '...a squeezing, wrenching, grasping, scraping, clutching, covetous old sinner'?

Back

Negative.

Front

What does Scrooge threaten when he talks about the clerk's 'situation'?

Back

He means that the clerk will lose his job.

Front

Who is the main character in 'A Christmas Carol'?

Back

Ebenezer Scrooge.

Front

What is the significance of Christmas in 'A Christmas Carol'?

Back

It represents redemption and the possibility of change.

Front

What does Scrooge value most at the beginning of the story?

Back

Money and wealth.

Front

Who visits Scrooge to warn him about his ways?

Back

Jacob Marley, his deceased business partner.

Front

What does Marley wear when he visits Scrooge?

Back

Chains, representing his greed in life.