A Christmas Carol Stave 1

Front

What does Scrooge's nephew want?

Back

To invite Scrooge over for Christmas dinner.

Front

What do the chains on Marley represent?

Back

The sins and selfish deeds he committed during his life.

Front

What is Scrooge's relationship to Marley?

Back

They were business partners.

Front

How does Scrooge respond to his nephew's request?

Back

He told his nephew that Christmas was a 'humbug' and that he wouldn't come to Christmas dinner.

Front

What is one thing Scrooge was annoyed with his clerk for?

Back

He wanted to have all of Christmas Day off from work.

Front

What does Scrooge think of Christmas?

Back

He considers it a 'humbug' and is generally dismissive of the holiday.

Front

Who visits Scrooge on Christmas Eve?

Back

The ghost of his former business partner, Jacob Marley.

Front

What warning does Marley give to Scrooge?

Back

He warns Scrooge to change his ways or face a similar fate of being bound by chains.

Front

What is the setting of Stave 1?

Back

The story begins in London on Christmas Eve.

Front

How does Scrooge treat his employees?

Back

He treats them poorly and is very stingy.