A Christmas Carol Stave 1

Front

For how many years had Marley been dead at the start of the story?

Back

Seven years.

Front

What do the two portly gentlemen who visit Scrooge want from him?

Back

Money for the poor.

Front

What does Marley drop when he unwraps his bandage?

Back

His jaw.

Front

How many people attended Marley's funeral?

Back

One.

Front

How does Fred feel to find Scrooge 'so resolute'?

Back

Sorry.

Front

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

Back

Ebenezer Scrooge.

Front

What is the significance of Marley's ghost?

Back

He represents the consequences of a life lived without compassion.

Front

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

Back

He is miserly and lacks empathy.

Front

What is the setting of 'A Christmas Carol'?

Back

Victorian London.

Front

What does the term 'miser' mean in the context of Scrooge's character?

Back

A person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible.