"...The stage is transformed from street to office. Scrooge's nephew Fred, enters..."
What are stage directions for the exposition?
100
Marley - he comes in chains warning that Scrooge must change his ways, or he is doomed to Marley's fate.
Who is the first ghost to haunt Scrooge?
100
The bell
What is a symbol of change?
100
"Nephew, keep Christmas your own way and I will keep it in mine."
What line helps you infer that Scrooge hates Christmas?
100
Scrooge was a lonely child
What is an internal conflict for Scrooge?
200
Marley - he comes in chains warning that Scrooge must change his ways, or he is doomed to Marley's fate.
What is the inciting event in the rising action?
200
Fred is cheerful and generous, but Scrooge is cranky and selfish.
What is the difference in character traits between Fred and Scrooge?
200
Just as children grow, so do the problems of hunger and ignorance.
How are the children symbolic of hunger and ignorance?
200
"If they would rather die, they had better do it and decrease the surplus population.
What line helps you infer that Scrooge thinks the poor are not worth helping?
200
The Gentlemen ask for donations, but Scrooge refuses.
What is an external conflict between Scrooge and the Gentleman visitors?
300
The First Spirit reveals Scrooge's sad childhood.
What is an event in the rising action?
300
"Out with Merry Christmas!"
"Are there no workhouses?"
"If I was to deduct half a crown from your salary for it, you'd think yourself ill-used"
What are three ways Scrooge shows his selfish character?
300
The true spirit of goodness
What might the young girl symbolize?
300
"The founder of the feast, indeed! I wish I had him here! I'd give him a piece of my mind to feast upon!"
What line helps us infer that Mrs. Cratchit feels Scrooge has treated them unfairly?
300
Scrooge sees Fezziwig treat his employees with love and kindness and wants to talk to Bob.
What is an internal conflict for Scrooge?
400
Scrooge discovers Tiny Tim will die in a year's time if things continue on the way they are going.
What is the climax of the story?
400
The Charwoman
Sparsit
Cook
Who are some minor characters?
400
Scrooge's office is cold and dark
How does Scrooge's office symbolize him?
400
"I don't know what to do! I'm as light as a feather, merry as a boy again. Merry Christmas!..."
When can we infer that Scrooge has had a change in character?
400
Scrooge's sweetheart releases him from their engagement so he can find someone wealthier if he chooses to. He does not pursue her, indicating that money is more important than love.
What is an external conflict for Scrooge?
500
Scrooge visits the Cratchit's and brings them the prized turkey.
What is the resolution?
500
Scrooge
Who is the protagonist?
500
Marly's greed and wealth
What do the chains made of locks, vaults, and golden coins symbolize?
500
"It's hangin' there now!"
"It is? Go and buy it."
"G'wan!"
"I am in earnest! ..."
How can you infer that the price of the turkey was very high?
500
Scrooge realizes that he has the resources to help Tiny Tim.