People
What is Scrooge's first name?
Ebenezer
Why does Scrooge's fiancé end her engagement to Scrooge?
He cares more about money.
Where did poor people in the city live in the Victorian era?
slums
Who is the main character/protagonist of the story?
Ebenezer Scrooge
How does Scrooge make the Ghost of Christmas Past go away?
He puts a hat over the ghost and extinguishes his light.
What character showed us Scrooge as a young boy?
The Ghost of Christmas Past
What does Scrooge give the Cratchits at the end of the story?
a turkey
What time period is Dicken's life and the setting of A Christmas Carol?
Victorian Era
What is a possible theme of A Christmas Carol?
We should live kind and generous lives.
We need to have empathy and compassion for others instead of judging them.
Our actions have consequences.
With reflection and forgiveness, people can change.
What does Scrooge give Bob Cratchit at the end of the story?
A raise
What is the name of Scrooge's dead business partner?
Jacob Marley
What will happen to Tiny Tim if Scrooge does not change?
He will die.
Why did Charles Dickens write books?
To change society.
What is the setting of the Christmas Carol story?
Victorian England/London 1800s
How did Scrooge change?
At first, he thought Christmas was HUMBUG! He was greedy and selfish. At the end of the story, he is generous and kind.
What character showed Scrooge his own headstone?
The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
What is Jacob Marley's warning? (2 parts)
1. Marley tells Scrooge that if Scrooge continues to act selfishly like Marley did, he will end up with a chain that is even longer and heavier than his.
2. Marley also tells him that three ghosts are going to come visit him.
What did Charles Dickens enjoy doing as a boy?
Perform in plays and sing
What is the climax of the story?
When the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come shows Scrooge his gravestone.
How does Scrooge's nephew feel about Christmas?
He loves it!
What is the name of the man whom Ebenezer was an apprentice for when he was a young man?
Mr. Fezziwig
Which ghost shows Scrooge his family making fun of him at a Christmas Party?
The Ghost of Christmas Present
How old was Dickens when he died?
58
What is the resolution of A Christmas Carol?
Scrooge treats his family and community well. He is generous, kind, and loving. He celebrates and understands the true meaning of Christmas.
What does the star symbolize on the Ghost of Christmas Past?
The North Star
Hope, light, guidance