What is Scrooge’s job?
businessman
How does Scrooge treat his employee, Bob Cratchit, at first?
He treats him poorly.
When does Scrooge get visited by the ghosts?
On Christmas Eve
What does Scrooge learn from the Ghost of Christmas Past?
That he loved Christmas when he was a young man
Who does Scrooge see with the Ghost of Christmas Present?
Santa Claus
Bob Cratchit’s family, including Tiny Tim
His family
His old friends
What lesson does Scrooge learn from the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come?
To move to a new town
To save all his money
To be kind and generous
To stay mean
Why does Scrooge decide to change his ways?
He feels scared and sad about his future.
Who does Scrooge help after he changes his ways?
His employee, Bob Cratchit, and the poor and others
How does Ebenezer Scrooge describe Christmas? (a special word)
"humbug"
What does Ebenezer Scrooge's nephew, Fred, invite him to do at the beginning of the story, and how does Scrooge respond?
Fred invites Scrooge to have Christmas dinner with his family. Scrooge says no and calls Christmas "humbug," meaning it is silly.
Who is Jacob Marley, and why does his ghost visit Scrooge on Christmas Eve?
Jacob Marley was Scrooge’s business partner. His ghost comes to warn Scrooge to change his selfish ways and tells him that three spirits will visit him.
What is the significance of the chains that Marley's ghost wears, and what do they symbolize about his life?
The chains show that Marley lived a greedy life. They are made of things like money boxes, which represent how much he cared about money.
How does the Ghost of Christmas Past help Scrooge reflect on his childhood and early adulthood? Mention specific scenes from Scrooge's past.
to see his childhood, where he was often lonely. He also sees happy times, like working for Mr. Fezziwig, and sad times
What lessons does Scrooge learn from his visit to the Cratchit household with the Ghost of Christmas Present?
Scrooge sees the Cratchit family is happy, even though they are poor. He learns about Tiny Tim’s illness and feels sad that he hasn’t helped them.
Who is Tiny Tim, and how does his condition influence Scrooge's transformation?
Tiny Tim is Bob Cratchit’s youngest son. He is very sick but still happy and kind. Scrooge wants to help him and make sure he gets better.
What is the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come's purpose in showing Scrooge the reactions to his own death?
The ghost shows that people don’t care when Scrooge dies, and some are even happy. He also sees Tiny Tim has died. This makes Scrooge want to change his life.
