Business
How many years ago did Marley die?
7 Years
Who is Fan?
Scrooge's little sister.
What is the setting of "A Christmas Carol"?
London, England. 1843.
What does Scrooge say when his nephew invites him to dinner?
He would rather see himself dead than see himself with his nephew's family. Bah Humbug!
To beg
implored
Who is Bob Cratchit?
Scrooge's clerk.
What does Scrooge see in his past that makes him wish he was nicer to his nephew?
He sees his little sister and he remembers how she had a big heart and his nephew was her only child.
When does Act 1 take place?
Christmas Eve.
How does Scrooge feel about Christmas?
He thinks it is nonsense. It interrupts business.
total emptiness
void
What is the full name of Scrooge's business?
SCROOGE AND MARLEY, LTD.
What does Scrooge feel after he sees Fezziwig in his past?
He regrets the way he treats his own clerk, Cratchit.
What do Marley's chains represent?
Money, greed, and poor choices.
Describe the Ghost of Christmas Past.
Answers will vary.
person who hates or mistrusts everyone
misanthrope
What does Nephew invite Scrooge to in Act I?
Christmas Dinner.
List all the scenes from the past Scrooge visits.
- Scrooge sees himself as a young boy, lonely and alone. -he sees himself as an older boy when Fan comes to take him home. -He sees himself as a young man celebrating Christmas with his employer, Fezziwig. -He sees himself when his fiance leaves him.
Scrooge is taken back to see himself and the woman that broke up with him. Why does she end things with Scrooge?
Scrooge cares more about money than love.
When they visit the school house, what is scrooge doing?
Sitting alone at his desk crying.
Thin hot broth
gruel
Why does Marley visit Scrooge?
To warn him to change his life and to tell him that three spirits will be visiting him soon. Scrooge needs to pay attention to their messages.
What does the woman say has displaced her?
Golden one (money)
What is dialogue?
Dialogue is a conversation between characters. In a play, dialogue follows the name of the character.
What does Scrooge tell past he wished he did?
Gave something to the boy singing, and say something to his clerk.
pay very close attention
rapt