"A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley" Act I

Front

What does the term 'morose' mean?

Back

Gloomy or sullen; a mood characterized by sadness.

Front

What is an example of 'covetous' behavior?

Back

Desiring something that belongs to someone else, such as wanting a guitar like someone else's.

Front

What does the prefix 'mal-' mean?

Back

It means 'bad' or 'evil'.

Front

What does the suffix '-ous' mean?

Back

It means 'having' or 'full of'.

Front

What is the meaning of the word 'malodorous'?

Back

Having a bad or unpleasant smell.

Front

What is a 'flashback' in literature?

Back

A scene that interrupts the chronological order of events to show something that happened earlier.

Front

How do flashbacks help us understand Scrooge's character?

Back

They show how different Scrooge was as a child and as a young man.

Front

What is one change Scrooge experiences when he sees his past Christmases?

Back

He regrets choosing the pursuit of wealth over the woman he loved.

Front

What does it mean to be 'covetous'?

Back

To have an intense desire for something, especially something that belongs to someone else.

Front

What is the significance of Scrooge's relationship with Marley?

Back

It highlights Scrooge's past choices and foreshadows his potential for change.