"A Christmas Carol" - Stave 1 Comprehension Check

Front

What is the main purpose of Marley's ghost visiting Scrooge?

Back

To warn Scrooge.

Front

What does Marley's ghost tell Scrooge will happen to him?

Back

He will be visited by more spirits.

Front

What does the term 'homage' mean?

Back

An expression of high regard or respect.

Front

What is Marley carrying when he appears to Scrooge?

Back

A chain.

Front

Who wrote 'A Christmas Carol'?

Back

Charles Dickens.

Front

What does the word 'specter' refer to?

Back

A ghost or spirit.

Front

What is the significance of the chain Marley carries?

Back

It symbolizes the burdens of his past actions.

Front

What does Scrooge's character represent at the beginning of the story?

Back

Greed and a lack of compassion.

Front

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

Back

Victorian London.

Front

What does Scrooge's reaction to Marley's ghost reveal about his character?

Back

He is initially skeptical and frightened.