CHRISTMAS CAROL STAVE 1

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What is the main reason the portly gentlemen visit Scrooge?

Back

To ask for donation.

Front

How many years ago did Marley die?

Back

7 years.

Front

What trait is implied by the quote 'Are there no prisons? Are there no workhouses?'

Back

cold-hearted and tight-fisted.

Front

What literary device is used in the phrase 'as solitary as an oyster'?

Back

simile.

Front

Who is Cratchit in relation to Scrooge?

Back

Clerk.

Front

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

Back

Greed and lack of compassion.

Front

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

Back

It symbolizes generosity, kindness, and redemption.

Front

What does the term 'stave' refer to in 'A Christmas Carol'?

Back

A chapter or section of the story.

Front

What is the role of Marley’s ghost in the story?

Back

To warn Scrooge about the consequences of his actions.

Front

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

Back

He is initially selfish and dismissive.