Christmas Carol Chapter 1

Front

Why did Marley come to visit Scrooge?

Back

To try to help him so he didn't have to have the same fate when he died.

Front

Who had been Scrooge's business partner?

Back

Jacob Marley

Front

Why won't Scrooge's clerk go get more coal for the fire?

Back

He is afraid he will lose his job because Scrooge is so stingy.

Front

When Marley first appeared to Scrooge, what was Scrooge's reaction?

Back

He didn't believe he was real and said it was probably just indigestion that was making Scrooge see him there.

Front

Does Scrooge let the clerk have Christmas off?

Back

Yes, but he is going to make him come in extra early the day after.

Front

What is the main theme of 'A Christmas Carol'?

Back

Redemption and the spirit of Christmas.

Front

How does Scrooge treat his clerk, Bob Cratchit?

Back

He treats him poorly and pays him very little.

Front

What does Marley warn Scrooge about?

Back

He warns Scrooge that he will be haunted by three spirits.

Front

What does Scrooge value most at the beginning of the story?

Back

Money and profit.

Front

How does Scrooge's attitude change by the end of the story?

Back

He becomes generous and embraces the spirit of Christmas.