"A Christmas Carol" - Stave 1 Comprehension Check

Front

What does 'inexplicable' mean?

Back

Incapable of being explained or accounted for.

Front

What is the lesson from Marley's ghost?

Back

Caring for people is more important than making money.

Front

What does 'mortal' mean?

Back

Subject to death; able to die.

Front

Who is the first ghost to visit Scrooge?

Back

Jacob Marley.

Front

What does Marley's ghost tell Scrooge?

Back

He will be visited by more spirits.

Front

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

Back

He represents the consequences of a life lived without compassion.

Front

What does 'destitute' mean?

Back

Lacking the basic necessities of life; extremely poor.

Front

What does 'melancholy' mean?

Back

A deep, persistent sadness or gloom.

Front

What is the role of the Ghost of Christmas Past?

Back

To show Scrooge his past and how it shaped his present.

Front

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

Back

He is greedy and lacks empathy.