Stave 3

• What does Scrooge hear when he awakens in Stave III?


  The clock chimes and a voice beckons him into the next room
• Who does Scrooge encounter in Stave III?


  The Ghost of Christmas Present
• What is the appearance of the Ghost of Christmas Present?


  The spirit is dressed in a green robe
• Where does the spirit take Scrooge first in Stave III?


  To the house of Bob Cratchit
• Who is Tiny Tim?


  Bob Cratchit's youngest son who is in poor health
• How does Scrooge react to Tiny Tim's appearance?


  He is perturbed and inquires if the boy will live
• What does the spirit say about Tiny Tim's future?


  He will die if nothing occurs to alter his future
• What does Bob Cratchit’s family do upon his insistence?


  They reluctantly drink a toast to Scrooge
• Where else does the spirit take Scrooge after visiting the Cratchits?


  To numerous places where people are revelling in the festive season
• What activity are the guests at Fred's house engaged in?

  Playing a game and raising a toast to Scrooge
• What does Scrooge observe about the spirit as they travel?


  The spirit begins to age
• What do the two starving children represent when they emerge from the spirit's cloak?


  They symbolize ignorance and want
• What happens when the clock strikes midnight?

  The spirit disappears and a solemn figure moves toward Scrooge