A Christmas Carol

• Who is Scrooge's nephew?

  Fred
• How does Fred feel about Scrooge?

  He feels pity for him and cannot be angry with him.
• What does Fred say about being morose?

  He questions why anyone should be morose when they are rich enough.
• How does Fred describe Christmas?

  As a good time; a kind, forgiving, charitable, pleasant time.
• What does Fred say about Scrooge's laughter?

  He expresses a desire to know a man who laughs more than Scrooge's nephew.
• What does Fred wish for Scrooge during Christmas?

  He wishes him a Merry Christmas and God's blessing.
• How does Fred show loyalty towards Scrooge?

  He states he has nothing to say against him.
• What invitation does Fred extend to Scrooge?

  He invites him to dine with them the next day.
• Who does Fred think suffers from Scrooge's ill whims?

  He believes Scrooge suffers the most from his own behavior.
• How is Fred described physically?

  His face was ruddy and handsome; his eyes sparkled.
• What does Fred want from Scrooge?

  He wants friendship and connection.
• What does Fred mean by "Let him in!"?

  He is welcoming Scrooge and expressing relief that he didn't shake off his jam.
• What is Fred's determination regarding Scrooge?

  He intends to give Scrooge the same chance every year, regardless of Scrooge's feelings.
• What does Fred hope for Scrooge's view of Christmas?

  He hopes Scrooge will think better of Christmas if he sees Fred in good spirits each year.
• How is Bob Cratchit described in terms of his work environment?

  His fire was very small.
• How does Bob Cratchit feel about Christmas?

  He talks about a merry Christmas despite his low wages.
• What does the clerk do in celebration of Christmas Eve?

  He goes down a slide on Cornhill twenty times.
• How does Bob Cratchit feel about his home?

  He feels blessed despite having little money.
• What does Bob say about Mr. Scrooge during the feast?

  He expresses gratitude towards Scrooge as the Founder of the Feast.
• How does Bob respond to his family's Christmas Day celebration?

  He responds with calmness and mildness.
• How does Bob show love towards his family?

  He hugs his daughter to his heart's content.
• How do the young Cratchits show affection towards Bob?

  They lay their cheeks against his face.
• What is Bob's reaction to Tiny Tim's condition?

  He holds Tiny Tim's hand fearfully, dreading he might lose him.
• What does Bob say when he refers to Tiny Tim?

  He expresses grief, saying, "My little, little child!"
• What does Bob hope people remember on Christmas Day?

  He hopes they remember who made lame beggars walk and blind men see.
• How is Tiny Tim characterized in terms of self-pity?

  He is not self-pitying.
• What supernatural element is introduced with the Ghost of Christmas Past?

  Scrooge finds himself face to face with an unearthly visitor.
• How does the Ghost of Christmas Past appear?

  The figure fluctuates in distinctness.
• What emotional response does the Ghost of Christmas Past induce in Scrooge?

  It makes Scrooge's lip tremble and brings tears to his cheek.
• What does the Ghost of Christmas Past show Scrooge about his childhood?

  It shows a solitary child neglected by his friends.
• What does the Ghost of Christmas Past say about gratitude?

  It suggests that making people grateful is a small matter.
• What does Scrooge recall when he sees Belle?

  He remembers that another idol has displaced him, a golden one.
• What does Scrooge wish to do for the boy singing a Christmas Carol?

  He wishes he could have given him something.
• How does the Ghost of Christmas Past affect Scrooge's emotions?

  It encourages feelings of remorse and regret.
• How does the Ghost of Christmas Past assert its presence?

  It pinions Scrooge in both arms and forces him to observe.
• What does the Ghost of Christmas Past sarcastically remind Scrooge?

  It reminds him of how strange it is to have forgotten for so many years.
• What family bond does the Ghost of Christmas Past remind Scrooge of?

  It reminds him of his deceased sister and her children.
• What does Scrooge feel when he thinks of the creature he might have called father?

  His sight grows very dim indeed.
• How does the Ghost of Christmas Present introduce itself?

  It calls Scrooge by name and bids him enter.
• What supernatural event occurs with the Ghost of Christmas Present?

  It sheds a few drops of water, restoring good humor.