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What was Scrooge's attitude towards Christmas?

  • He found it to be a joyful time of year.
  • He believed it was a time for generosity and goodwill.
  • He considered it a scam and an excuse for spending money. (correct)
  • He felt indifferent and never acknowledged it.

How did Scrooge treat his clerk, Bob Cratchit?

  • He rewarded him with regular pay raises.
  • He neglected to provide adequate heating for him. (correct)
  • He treated him like a family member.
  • He allowed him to take holidays whenever he wanted.

What did Scrooge think about people who wished him a 'Merry Christmas'?

  • He found them to be amusing.
  • He thought they were being insincere.
  • He wanted them to be punished. (correct)
  • He appreciated their good intentions.

What remained unchanged on the office door despite Marley's death?

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What reason does Scrooge give for disliking Christmas?

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How did Scrooge respond to his nephew Fred's Christmas invitation?

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What description best captures Scrooge's character at the beginning of the story?

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What was the general atmosphere in Scrooge's counting-house?

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What did Scrooge suggest the poor should do if they have no money?

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How did Scrooge react to the carol singer at his door?

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What was Scrooge's opinion about Christmas?

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What did Scrooge see that startled him as he approached his door?

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How did Scrooge respond to Cratchit's request for Christmas Day off?

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What did the gentlemen want from Scrooge?

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What was Scrooge's mindset as he closed himself into his home?

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What kind of weather was described as prevalent outside Scrooge's office?

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Flashcards

Scrooge's business partner

Marley, who had died.

Scrooge's company name

Scrooge and Marley, despite Marley's death.

Scrooge's dislike for Christmas

Scrooge hated Christmas and considered it a scam.

Bob Cratchit

Scrooge's poor clerk, with an unimproved salary over the years.

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Scrooge's nephew's greeting

Nepohew wishes Scrooge a Merry Christmas but Scrooge responds with a "bah humbug"

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"Bah Humbug"

Scrooge's cynical response to Christmas.

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Christmas as a 'Scam'

Scrooge thought Christmas was simply about getting money.

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Bob Cratchit's reaction to Christmas

Bob Cratchit wished Scrooge a Merry Christmas; shows politeness despite the circumstances.

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Scrooge's reaction to Christmas

Scrooge strongly dislikes Christmas and sees it as a time of foolishness and unnecessary spending.

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Marley's Ghost

A ghostly figure of Scrooge's deceased business partner who appears to warn him.

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Scrooge's clerk

Mr. Cratchit, who works for Scrooge.

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Christmas Charity

A group of people who provide for poor people during Christmas.

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Scrooge's greed

Scrooge's selfishness and dislike of charity.

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Freezing Winter

A harsh winter that is likely to cause suffering for poor people.

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Christmas Carol

A song sung to celebrate Christmas, that is heard by Scrooge.

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Debtors' Prison

A place where people who cannot repay their debts are imprisoned.

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Study Notes

Part 1: Scrooge and Marley

  • Scrooge's business was a money-lending firm, formerly a partnership with his deceased business partner, Marley.
  • Scrooge maintained Marley's name on the business sign, despite Marley's death.
  • Scrooge was extremely unpleasant and disliked Christmas.
  • He considered Christmas a frivolous excuse to spend money and was not charitable towards others.
  • Scrooge was miserly and focused on accumulating wealth.
  • Scrooge's clerk, Bob Cratchit, was poorly paid, had a small, barely warm fire, and worked for a very cold and harsh boss.
  • Scrooge's nephew, Fred, visited him, praising Christmas cheerfully but was rejected.
  • Scrooge called Christmas festivities and good will, "humbug".

Scrooge's Christmas Eve

  • Scrooge was alone in his office on a cold Christmas Eve, counting money.
  • The weather was cold and foggy.
  • Scrooge's office fire was small with poor heating.
  • A carol singer sang outside Scrooge office.
  • Scrooge was surrounded by heavy fog and cold weather.
  • A ghost appeared before Scrooge's eyes.

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