A Christmas Carol: Stave 1

What is the setting of "A Christmas Carol"?

• 19th-century New York

• 21st century London

• 20th century Alabama

• 19th century London

What does the sign outside of the counting-house say?

• Ebenezer Scrooge

• Marley & Marley

• Scrooge and Marley

• Scrooge Counting House

How many years before the story began did Marley die?

• 10

• 7

• 5

• 2

Where does Scrooge's nephew ask him to go?

• To a restaurant for Christmas Dinner

• To his house for Christmas Dinner

• On vacation for the holiday

• To his cousin's house to celebrate

Where do we first encounter Marley in the text?

• He appears on Scrooge's door knocker

• He appears in Scrooge's cellar

• He apperars at the counting house

• He appears at the dining room table

What is Marley's First Name?

• Matthew

• John

• Ebenezer

• Jacob

What does Marley's ghost tell Scrooge to expect?

• His nephew at his door

• Three Spirits

• One Spectre

• Tiny Tim

When Scrooge is angered by the Christmas spirt of others, what does he say?

• Bah Humbug!

• Good afternoon!

• Bye!

• Christmas, shmishmas

What is the weather like at the beginning of Stave 1?

• It is clear and sunny

• There is a blizzard

• It is cold and foggy

• There is a hurricane

What unique article is Marley's ghost-wearing?

• A necklace

• A scarf

• Boots

• Chains