"A Christmas Carol" - Stave 1 Comprehension Check

Front

What does Scrooge call Christmas?

Back

a humbug

Front

Marley's ghost comes to:

Back

warn Scrooge

Front

The lesson to be learned from Marley's ghost is that:

Back

caring for people is more important than making money

Front

Who is the author of 'A Christmas Carol'?

Back

Charles Dickens

Front

What is an expression of high regard or respect?

Back

homage

Front

What does the term 'humbug' mean in the context of Scrooge's view on Christmas?

Back

A deceptive or false statement; Scrooge uses it to express his disdain for Christmas.

Front

What is the significance of Marley's chains?

Back

They symbolize the consequences of a life lived without compassion and generosity.

Front

What does Scrooge's character represent in 'A Christmas Carol'?

Back

The dangers of greed and the importance of kindness.

Front

What is the setting of Stave 1 in 'A Christmas Carol'?

Back

Victorian London, on Christmas Eve.

Front

What does the term 'specter' refer to in the story?

Back

A ghost or spirit, particularly Marley's ghost.