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Who signed the register of Marley's burial?
Who signed the register of Marley's burial?
What was Scrooge's reputation at 'Change'?
What was Scrooge's reputation at 'Change'?
What does the author mean by 'dead as a door-nail'?
What does the author mean by 'dead as a door-nail'?
How did Scrooge know that Marley was dead?
How did Scrooge know that Marley was dead?
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What was Scrooge's relationship with Marley?
What was Scrooge's relationship with Marley?
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Study Notes
Marley's Burial and Scrooge's Relationship
- The clerk of the church signed the register of Marley's burial.
- Scrooge's reputation at 'Change (the Royal Exchange, a hub for commerce) was that of a miserly, hard-hearted man.
- When the author says "dead as a door-nail", it means Marley was completely and utterly dead, with no possibility of revival.
- Scrooge knew that Marley was dead because he was present at his funeral and signed the certificate of his death.
- Scrooge and Marley were business partners, with Scrooge being the surviving partner after Marley's death.
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Test your knowledge of Charles Dickens' classic tale, A Christmas Carol, with this quiz! Explore the opening lines and delve into the story of Scrooge and the ghostly visitations that follow. Challenge yourself with questions about the characters, plot, and themes of this beloved holiday story.
