A Christmas Carol Stave 1

Front

What is the setting for 'A Christmas Carol'?

Back

London - Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Front

Who is the miserly owner of a London counting-house visited by the three spirits?

Back

Ebenezer Scrooge

Front

Where does Scrooge first see Marley's ghost?

Back

On the door knocker.

Front

What does Marley say Scrooge still has a chance of?

Back

Escaping his fate.

Front

What literary technique is used in the phrase 'the crisp air laughed to hear it'?

Back

Personification.

Front

Define 'miserly'.

Back

Characterized by a lack of generosity; stingy.

Front

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

Back

It represents a time of generosity, compassion, and redemption.

Front

Who is Bob Cratchit?

Back

Scrooge's underpaid and overworked clerk.

Front

What does Scrooge's attitude towards Christmas reveal about his character?

Back

It shows his greed and lack of empathy.

Front

What is the role of the three spirits in the story?

Back

To guide Scrooge towards redemption by showing him the past, present, and future.