A Christmas Carol Scrooge & Marley Act 1

Front

What is the setting of 'A Christmas Carol'?

Back

The play takes place in 1800s Victorian England.

Front

What lesson does Scrooge learn from his boyhood memories?

Back

Scrooge learns that he was lonely and wished he had given something to the young boy singing carols at his counting house.

Front

What does the word 'morose' mean?

Back

Gloomy; ill-tempered.

Front

What lesson does Scrooge learn from his former fiancée?

Back

He is regretful that he was such a fool to have let her go.

Front

What does the word 'benevolence' mean?

Back

Goodwill; kindliness.

Front

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

Back

Ebenezer Scrooge.

Front

What is the significance of the Ghost of Christmas Past?

Back

The Ghost of Christmas Past shows Scrooge his earlier life to help him understand his current behavior.

Front

What does Scrooge value most at the beginning of the play?

Back

Scrooge values money and wealth above all else.

Front

What is the main theme of 'A Christmas Carol'?

Back

The main theme is redemption and the importance of compassion and generosity.

Front

How does Scrooge react to Christmas at the beginning of the play?

Back

He is dismissive and scornful of Christmas.