Vocabulary
uncomfortable
uneasy
Who is Fezziwig?
Scrooge's old employer (boss)
Who is the first spirit to visit Scrooge?
Ghost of Christmas Past
What does the Ghost of Christmas Past look like?
He looks like an old man, yet like a child.
He has no wrinkles and a soft, smooth face.
There is a light coming out of the top of his face.
Who is Fan?
Scrooge's little sister
In the first shadow of his past, how did Scrooge spend Christmas?
He was neglected by his family and friends.
He kept himself company with his books and using his imagination.
What happened to Fan when she grew up?
She got married.
She had one child named Fred.
She died.
Not given necessary care or attention
Neglected
(Hint: vocabulary word)
State of doing well, especially in respect to good fortune, happiness and health
Welfare
In the second shadow, why is Fan able to come bring Scrooge home for Christmas?
Their father is much nicer now than he was before.
Why is Fezziwig a good boss?
He had the power to make working for him a pleasure or a burden and he chose to make it a pleasure every time.
To be very excited and can't wait to do something
Eagerly
Who is the sad, young woman Scrooge is talking to in one of the shadows of his past?
Belle, Scrooge's past love
In the third shadow, what does Scrooge see?
He is an apprentice at Fezziwig's and there is a Christmas Party for everyone.
Why is Belle sad while talking to Scrooge?
She has realized that gold has replaced her in Scrooge's heart.
Scrooge used to have more noble goals which he forgot about because he became more focused on making money.
Since she is poor and has no dowry, she knows that Scrooge would not marry her.
To play and run around in a happy way
Frolicked
Property or money brought by a bride to her husband on their marriage
Dowry
In the last shadow, what does Scrooge see?
(hint: after Belle)
Belle is now an old matron surrounded by her husband and children on Christmas Day.
What does Scrooge do at the end of the chapter?
He is upset at all he has seen with the Ghost.
He grabs the cap from the Ghost's back and tries to put his light out.