WorksheetsChristmas Carol: Stave One-Marley's Ghost
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Who is Jacob Marley?
Scrooge's Old Business Parter
Scrooge's Nephew
Scrooge's Clerk
Scrooge's Real Name
The beginning of Stave One makes sure the reader is aware of what key detail?
Scrooge is a mean man
Marley is dead
The story takes place on Christmas Eve
Scrooge was once a very nice man
What does the author mean when he is referring to the "Cold Within Him Froze his Old Features"?
That the weather was extremely cold and Scrooge could not warm up
That Scrooge was so cold his physical features had changed
That Scrooge was so mean that even his physical features were harsh and rough
That from the outside, one could not tell Scrooge was a mean man
Whose work conditions were described as a 'Dismal, Little Cell" ?
Jacob Marley
Fred
Bob Cratchit
Ebenezer Scrooge
What was the purpose of Scrooge's nephew's visit?
To ask him for money
To invite him over for Christmas Dinner
To ask him for a job
To ask Scrooge if he was willing to donate to charity
What is NOT a difference between Fred and Scrooge?
Fred is a positive person, Scrooge is a negative person
Fred is poor, Scrooge is rich
Fred is married, Scrooge is single
Fred is older, Scrooge is younger
Following his nephew, two men enter Scrooge's shop. What do they want?
To invite him over for dinner
To ask him for a contribution to help the poor
To get banking advice for future investments
To rob the place
What is the meaning of the line said to the two men by Scrooge:
"The treadmill and the poor law are in full vigour then" ?
There is nothing stopping the poor from earning an honest wage
The poor is fine on their own and doesn't need his help.
Is there away to help the poor find jobs
The poor should be helped at all costs
What kind of "comforts" are the two men asking donations for in regards to helping the poor?
Food to Eat
Something to Drink
Shelter to keep warm
All are correct
Before Cratchit leaves for the day, he reminds Scrooge of what, which upsets him?
Tomorrow is Christmas and he won't be in
Scrooge owes him his wages for the day
Cratchit will be out for a week due to his son's illness
Cratchit didn't finish his paperwork, but will complete it tomorrow
What household item did Scrooge think he saw Marley's face on?
In the mirror
An old painting
The Door Knocker
A statue
Bob Cratchit only had a small fire to keep him warm. The text stated that he couldn't replenish the coal because the coal box was in Scrooge's room. What does this NOT say about Scrooge?
That he was greedy
That he was unkind
That he was thoughtful
That he was stingy
What item indicated to Scrooge that something was wrong and about to happen in the house?
The lights flickered
A bell started to ring
The fire alarm went off
The walls started shaking/vibrating
What item did Marley say he created based on his poor decisions when he was alive?
The rope around his neck
The cuffs that connected his hands and feet together
The Chains that covered his body
The barbed wire that wrapped around his body
What does the following line mean?
"Why did I walk through crowds of my fellow-beings with my eyes turned down, and never raise them to that blessed star, which led the wise men to a poor abode?"
Why did he disregard the poor
Why did he not spend more time with family
Why did he look down at his colleagues
Why did he not take time to appreciate the good things in life
What did Marley warn Scrooge about?
That if he needs to pay back the money he stole
That he needs to give a warning to Marley's family
That if he doesn't change his ways he will suffer the same fate
That his nephew and clerk are stealing from him
How many spirits did Marley say would visit Scrooge?
1
2
3
4
What did Marley say was NOT a punishment given to him for not being a good person when he was alive?
Cannot Rest or find Peace
Forced to donate his wealth to charity
Forced to wander day and night
Forced to wear chains
What type of people were sent to work in the prisons or workhouses?
The wealthy
The Poor
Orphaned Children
Unmarried Women
How many years has Marley's spirit been forced to roam the Earth?
3 years
7 years
10 years
15 years
