"A Christmas Carol" - Stave 1 Comprehension Check

Front

What is Marley carrying?

Back

a chain

Front

What does Scrooge call Christmas?

Back

a humbug

Front

What does 'mortal' mean?

Back

subject to death; able to die

Front

Marley was dead as a...?

Back

Doornail

Front

What does 'benevolence' mean?

Back

a disposition to do good; an act of kindness

Front

Who is the main character in 'A Christmas Carol'?

Back

Ebenezer Scrooge

Front

What is the setting of 'A Christmas Carol'?

Back

Victorian London

Front

What does Scrooge value most?

Back

Money and wealth

Front

What is the significance of Marley's chain?

Back

It represents the consequences of his greed and selfishness.

Front

What does Scrooge think of the poor?

Back

He is dismissive and uncaring.