A Christmas Carol: Acts 1 and 2 Study Questions

Who was Jacob Marley?

• Scrooge's nephew

• Scrooge's former business partner

• Scrooge's current clerk

• A poor do-gooder

What was the purpose of Marley's ghost visiting Scrooge?

• To warn him

• To punish him

• To ask for money

• To make him laugh

Why does Scrooge dislike Christmas?

• He thinks it is too joyful

• He finds it an excuse for wasting money

• He feels lonely during the holiday

• He believes it is outdated

What does Scrooge’s reaction to the Christmas caroler reveal about his character?

• He loves music

• He dislikes interruptions

• He is generous to children

• He dislikes Christmas cheer

What does Scrooge’s refusal to donate money indicate?

• His lack of generosity

• His fear of poverty

• His misunderstanding of charity

• His support for workhouses

What does the word “humbug” most closely mean in the text?

• Joy

• Nonsense

• Celebration

• Tradition

What is meant by "your welfare" as used by the Ghost of Christmas Past?

• Scrooge’s health and happiness

• Scrooge’s financial stability

• Scrooge’s family connections

• Scrooge’s future legacy

What happens when Scrooge first sees Marley’s face on the door knocker?

• He is angry

• He ignores it

• He is startled

• He laughs

Why does Scrooge cry when he sees his younger self at school?

• He regrets his childhood actions

• He remembers being lonely

• He is happy to see his old school

• He misses his sister

What does Fan’s visit to young Scrooge symbolize?

• Family love

• Financial stability

• Freedom from work

• Childhood joy