A Christmas Carol: Scrooge & Marley_Acts I & II study guide

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Morose

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To be gloomy.

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Who is Ebenezer Scrooge?

Back

A solitary, miserly man who is initially unkind and obsessed with money.

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What does Jacob Marley reveal about Scrooge?

Back

Scrooge is a solitary, miserly man.

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What does the Ghost of Christmas Past show Scrooge?

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Scrooge was not a grumpy miser his entire life.

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What do the two women and the man sell to Old Joe?

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Items that they stole from Scrooge’s rooms after he died.

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Why does Scrooge object to Christmas?

Back

He cares only for making money and considers Christmas an interruption.

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What is the significance of Scrooge's transformation?

Back

It highlights the themes of redemption and the importance of compassion.

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Define 'miserly'.

Back

Characterized by a lack of generosity; stingy.

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What does Scrooge's relationship with Marley reveal?

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It shows that Scrooge was once capable of friendship but has become isolated.

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

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He learns about the joy and warmth of Christmas and the importance of generosity.