Stave 1
What is Scrooge's attitude towards Christmas at the beginning of the story?
Its a day wasted when work could be done
When asked for a donation for the poor, where does Scrooge suggest that "those without means" go?
to prisons and workhouses
What does Marley say Scrooge must do?
change his ways
Why is the time that Scrooge wakes up significant?
Time is standing still
When Fan comes running into the room for Scrooge, what does she tell him?
that she has come to take him home
The author states that it is essential to know that "Old Marley was dead as a...
doornail."
In exchange for giving him Christmas Day off, what must Chrachit promise?
to come in early the next day
How many years has Marley been dead before appearing to Scrooge?
seven
How is it signaled to Scrooge that there is a visiter in his room?
His bed curtains were parted
Who or what is Fezziwig?
the shop owner where Scrooge apprenticed
Who is the young man that comes to Scrooge's counting house in hopes of spreading Christmas cheer and invites Scrooge to a Christmas dinner?
Fred
What significant character flaw does Scrooge exhibit at the beginning of the story?
a bed temper, selfishness, greed
How many spirits does Marley say will visit Scrooge?
3
How is Scrooge able to fly out of the window with the ghost?
by the touch of the spirit's hand to his heart
What does Scrooge come to understand after viewing the Fezziwig scene?
the belief of kindness to others
Scrooge scolds his employee (Chrachit) for wanting...
to stay home with his family on Christmas Day and get paid for it
How does Jacob Marley's ghost first appear to Scrooge?
What does Scrooge see through the widow from which Marley exits?
hundreds of phantoms
it is the countryside of Scrooge's youth
When Scrooge sees Belle again, what is she breaking?
their engagement
How many days before Christmas Day does the story begin?
One
What item does Marley forever carry around that represents the burdens he forged in life?
a chain
What is the first of three spirits to visit Scrooge?
The Ghost of Christmas Past
Where was Scrooge left by his family during the holiday season?
at a rundown school for boys
What does Belle claim has corrupted Scrooge?
greed