A Christmas Carol Stave 1

Front

What does Marley say Scrooge still has a chance of?

Back

Escaping his fate.

Front

The cold and gloom of Scrooge's nature is represented by what?

Back

The London cold and fog.

Front

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

Back

Negative.

Front

For how many years had Marley been dead at the start of the story?

Back

Seven years.

Front

What does Marley drop when he unwraps his bandage?

Back

His jaw.

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 Marley's ghost?

Back

He warns Scrooge about the consequences of his actions.

Front

What does the term 'covetous' mean in the context of Scrooge's character?

Back

Greedy or desiring wealth.