A Christmas Carol: Stave One Flashcard

Front

What does Jacob Marley mean when he says: "Without their visits...you cannot hope to shun the path I tread."?

Back

He needs the ghosts to show him the path Marley traveled and regretted so he can avoid the same fate.

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What is the setting of 'A Christmas Carol'?

Back

London, England, 1800s.

Front

Which adjectives best describe Scrooge?

Back

selfish & greedy.

Front

What word best fills in the blank: 'My uncle always gets so fired up watching the Packers play. He rants and raves so loudly that some people think he's a _____.'

Back

lunatic.

Front

What does Marley's line about the spirit within him explain?

Back

Why he must travel the earth after death while reflecting on his life.

Front

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

Back

Redemption and transformation.

Front

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

Back

Ebenezer Scrooge.

Front

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

Back

Money and wealth.

Front

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

Back

They represent Scrooge's past, present, and future, guiding him towards redemption.

Front

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

Back

He learns about the joy and love he once had and lost.