Scene 1
Christmas Eve, 1843, London
How is “Bah! Humbug!” defined according to the footnotes?
Nonsense! (in a disgusted tone)
What does Marley’s ghost look like?
He is horrible to look at, wearing a suit, transparent. He is dragging chains.
Which spirit is the first to visit Scrooge?
The Ghost of Christmas Past.
The woman says that young Scrooge has replaced her with a new, golden “idol.” What is she referring to?
She is referring to money.
How is Scrooge described to the audience?
Greedy, stingy, obsessed with money, and miserable.
Why does Scrooge state, “What right do you have to be merry?” to his nephew?
He is poor, so why should he be happy.
How does he convince Scrooge that he is really a ghost?
He screams and removes his head.
What does the Ghost of Christmas Past look like?
The ghost looks like both a child and an old man.
How has that “idol” affected Scrooge's life?
He only cared about money and getting more of it.
Who is Marley?
Scrooge's old business partner, now a ghost.
How do Scrooge and his nephew differ in their opinions on Christmas?
Scrooge's nephew loves Christmas, while Scrooge hates Christmas.
Why does Marley “continue to walk the earth as a ghost?”
He did not care for others and he cared too much about money.
The spirit states that he is there for Scrooge’s “welfare.” What does that mean?
He is there for Scrooge’s health and happiness. He wants to save Scrooge from ending up like Marley.
The woman states, “Our contract is an old one.” What is happening to their relationship?
It is falling apart. They were engaged for a while, but ended the engagement.
Where can you find the definitions to terms with tiny numbers next to them?
At the bottom of the page- in the foot notes.
How would you describe Scrooge’s attitude toward everything around him?
Scrooge is unhappy and miserable.
What does Marley warn Scrooge about?
He warns Scrooge that he will be haunted by 3 spirits. They are his only hope not to end up like Marley.
What does the playwright reveal about Scrooge as a child?
Scrooge used to love Christmas. He grew up lonely and poor.
What effect does the Ghost of Christmas Past have on Scrooge?
The Ghost of Christmas Past shows Scrooge who he was in the past, how he has changed, and how he can treat people better.
What is the definition of misery?
a state or feeling of great distress
What is the definition of obliged?
To do as someone asks
True or false: Someone yelling at the cashier for not checking out their groceries fast enough is someone showing hostility.
TRUE
Who is the woman introduced in scene 5?
Scrooge’s lost love. They were engaged to be married.
What is the definition of displaced?
to be removed from a usual place