A Christmas Carol Flashcards
Where was Scrooge at the beginning of the history?
Work, scrooge and Marley 
why doesn’t Scrooge give Bob Cratchett the day off for Christmas
He does not want to pay for a day someone does not work
How does Scrooge react to first seeing Marley’s ghost
Turtles he is in disbelief. He thinks he’s imagining things.
What do Marley’s chains look like? What do they represent?
They have symbols of money, representing Marley’s greed in his life
What warning does Marley bring to Scrooge
He is doomed to have the same fate, if he does not change, but he has a second chance
Scrooge’s nephew, Fred tries to persuade him to come to Christmas dinner. What arguments does he use? What else could he have said to convince Scrooge?
He says “ nay, uncle, but you never came to see me before that happened. Why give it as a reason for not coming now” he is saying, you have nothing to lose no strings attached
 why is Scrooge alone at school? What does this reveal about his family?
His parents are not very involved, giving him a hard childhood
How did Scrooge cope with loneliness as a child?
He read books. He would meet exotic characters in his books.
What happens at Fezziwig warehouse?
He tells his employees to stop work, cleanup, set up, and start celebrating. The guest arrive, and they all spend the night dancing and partying.
“ a small matter… to make these silly folks full of gratitude” why does the spirit say this and how does Scrooge respond?
He wants him to understand that Fezziwig is taking a little that he has to bring joy to others trying to show Scrooge. It does not take a lot to bring joy.
Who is the girl in the morning dress? What clue in the text helps you infer who she is
She is Scrooge’s fiancé, she broke their relationship, because Scrooge was greedy
What causes Scrooge does suddenly think of his nephew
His nephew is only living family. He sees his nephew and thinks of his dead sister.
What causes screw to suddenly think of his clerk?
He sees Fessick and remembers his kindness
How is the ghost of Christmas present different from the last ghost? What kind of personality does this ghost have?
This ghost is more jolly, fun, louder, and more personable
Where does the ghost of Christmas present take Scrooge 1st
 he takes him to the streets of London, where everyone is preparing for the festivities. He is showing him the joy of Christmas.
What are the crutches excited about doing on Christmas? Why does Scrooge need to see their excitement?
They are excited for Christmas dinner. They get to all be together. He is showing him he needs to find joy and family even though he works a lot.
What kind of child is tiny Tim? Why do you think he is this way?
He is not healthy, but still happy and thankful for everything, his conditions make him humble and thankful
What unexpected thing does Scrooge nephew say about him?
He says he feels sorry for him. He can’t ever be angry with him, because he is missing the simple things like companionship in life.
Besides, the crotchets in Fred’s homes, what is one other place the ghost takes Scrooge? what kind of Christmas celebration occurs at this place
He takes him to a hut of a family of minor singing Christmas carols. He is showing him you can be joyful wherever you are.
Why does the ghost of Christmas present appear to grow old at the end of the day?
Because he can only exist while it’s Christmas Day, because he is the present ghost
Who are ignorance and want and what do they symbolize?
They are ghost coming from the ghost of Christmas present they represent lack of knowledge in poverty 
Why does the ghost of Christmas yet to come up here as a dark, spooky, hooded figure who doesn’t speak
He represents the miserable future of Scrooge. He is yet to come, it has not happened yet showing scroohe he can turn it around.
What does the unnamed businessman say about their da Quaintance that reminds the reader of Scrooge?
They say he has a lot of money, he owns a business
Why do the charwoman, laundress, and undertakers men believe it is all right for them to sell the dead man’s processions 
He’s dead! He only looked out for himself so his servant should be able to think about themselves too
