A Christmas Carol Stave I

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What is the setting of 'A Christmas Carol'?

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London, England in the 1800s.

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Who is 'dead as a doornail' at the beginning of Stave I?

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Marley.

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Who visits Scrooge at his home after work?

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Marley's ghost.

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What do the chains Marley wears symbolize?

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The chains are made of cash boxes, ledgers, and deeds, representing his life's work.

Front

What is Scrooge's first name?

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Ebenezer.

Front

What is the main theme of 'A Christmas Carol'?

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Redemption and the transformation of Scrooge from a miser to a generous person.

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Who is Scrooge's cheerful nephew?

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Fred.

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

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He views it as a time for foolishness and waste.

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What is the significance of the ghostly visitations in the story?

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They serve to show Scrooge the consequences of his actions and the possibility of change.

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What does Marley warn Scrooge about?

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