A Christmas Carol 1
What was the relationship between Marley and Scrooge?
Business partners
Which word has the more negative connotation: Slender or scrawny?
Scrawny
What is Scrooge's first name?
Ebenezer
True or False: Scrooge is a miser.
True
This word means to be dissatisfied and complaining
Malcontent
What did the Thin Man and Portly Man come looking for from Scrooge?
A donation for the poor
Which word has the more positive connotation: fragrance or odor?
Fragrance
What is the name of the first Spirit that visits Scrooge?
Past
True or False: Scrooge's nephew is named John.
False. (His name is Fred.)
This word means to be difficult or unreasonable
Impossible
What was Scrooge's childhood at school like?
Lonely, sad, depressing, gloomy, etc.
Which word has the more positive connotation: strange or unique?
Unique
What does Jacob Marley carry around with him as a ghost?
Chains
True or False: Jacob Marley's face first appears to Scrooge in his fireplace.
False. (He appears on the doorknocker.)
This word means to be gloomy or bad- tempered
Morose
What was the name of Scrooge's first boss?
Fezziwig
Which word has a more negative connotation: nosy or curious?
Nosy
Scrooge is always mean to Bob Crachit. How does Crachit treat Scrooge?
He is polite, kind, patient, etc.
True or False: Scrooge lets Bob Crachit have Christmas Day off.
True.
Someone who doesn't spend their money.
Miser?
Why did Scrooge's fiance break up with him?
He changed, only cared about money, became mean, etc.
Which word has a more positive connotation: debate or argue?
What happened to Scrooge's sister, Fan?
She died during childbirth
True or False: After being visited by the Ghost of Christmas Past, he alters his ways forever.
False.
Jealous and wanting the possessions of others.
Covetous?