"A Christmas Carol" - Stave 1 Comprehension Check

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What is gruel?

Back

A thin porridge, often made by boiling oats or other grains in water or milk.

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What does mortal mean?

Back

Subject to death; able to die.

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What does inexplicable mean?

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Incapable of being explained or accounted for.

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What is the first important fact about Marley in 'A Christmas Carol'?

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Marley is dead.

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What is Marley carrying in 'A Christmas Carol'?

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A chain.

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Who is Scrooge?

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A mean and miserly character in 'A Christmas Carol'.

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What is the significance of Marley's chain?

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It symbolizes the consequences of his greed and selfishness in life.

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What does benevolence mean?

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The quality of being well-meaning and kind.

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What does melancholy mean?

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A deep, persistent sadness or gloom.

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What is the setting of 'A Christmas Carol'?

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Victorian London during Christmas time.