Christmas Carol - Act I

Front

What makes Scrooge pause to think he wishes he had given a Christmas caroler some money the night before?

Back

Seeing his past self alone at school.

Front

Why does Scrooge's fiancé break off this engagement to be married?

Back

Because he has come to love money more than her.

Front

What does Marley's Ghost tell Scrooge to expect?

Back

A visit from three ghosts.

Front

What does Scrooge value in life?

Back

Money, making money, gains.

Front

What action does NOT show Scrooge is uneasy when he goes to his rooms for the night?

Back

He fixes his evening gruel and eats it by the small fire.

Front

Who is Scrooge's former fiancé?

Back

Belle.

Front

What is the significance of Fezziwig in Scrooge's past?

Back

Fezziwig represents the joy and generosity of Christmas, contrasting with Scrooge's current attitude.

Front

What does Scrooge's reaction to the Christmas caroler reveal about his character?

Back

It shows his initial lack of compassion and connection to others.

Front

How does Scrooge's past influence his present behavior?

Back

His past experiences, especially his focus on money, lead to his current miserly and lonely life.

Front

What lesson does Marley’s Ghost aim to teach Scrooge?

Back

The importance of compassion and the consequences of a life lived without caring for others.