Stave 1

• Who is Jacob Marley in "A Christmas Carol"?

  Scrooge's deceased business partner
• How long has Jacob Marley been dead?

  Exactly 7 years
• What significant date coincides with Marley's death?

  Christmas Eve
• What connection does Dickens establish between Marley’s death and Christmas?

  Supernatural elements are linked to Christmas
• How does Scrooge feel about Marley's death?

  He is not particularly sad
• How is Scrooge described in the first stave?

  He is unpleasant and behaves horribly
• What does Scrooge refuse to give Bob Cratchit?

  Extra coal for the fire
• How do people generally feel about Scrooge?

  Not many people like him
• Who is Fred in relation to Scrooge?

  Scrooge's nephew
• What does Fred wish Scrooge?

  A Merry Christmas
• How does Scrooge respond to Fred's Christmas invitation?

  He flat-out rejects it
• What do two men ask Scrooge for at his workplace?

  Financial aid for the less fortunate
• What is Scrooge's opinion on the poor?

  They should go to prisons or workhouses
• What does Scrooge suggest should happen to the poor?

  They should die and decrease the surplus population
• What does Scrooge give Bob Cratchit for Christmas Day?

  A day off
• How does Scrooge spend his Christmas Eve after work?

  He eats dinner alone and reads
• What strange occurrence happens as Scrooge approaches his home?

  He sees Marley's face in the door knocker
• How does Scrooge react to seeing Marley's face?

  He is spooked and shocked
• What does Scrooge do after seeing Marley's face?

  He checks the various rooms in his house
• What happens when a bell chimes in Scrooge's house?

  Marley's ghost appears
• What is notable about Marley's ghost's appearance?

  It has a heavy chain and cash boxes
• What does Marley's ghost tell Scrooge about his fate?

  He must roam the world for eternity
• What does Marley suggest Scrooge should have done in life?

  Be more generous and charitable
• What warning does Marley's ghost give Scrooge?

  He will be haunted by three spirits
• What happens to Scrooge after Marley's ghost leaves?

  He tries to dismiss the evening as humbug
• What does Scrooge's reaction to the ghost suggest about his character?

  He may be starting to learn something
• What are the main themes introduced in Stave 1 of "A Christmas Carol"?

  • The consequences of greed and selfishness
  • The importance of generosity and charity
  • The connection between the supernatural and Christmas
  • The transformation of character through lessons learned
• What is the significance of Marley's ghost's chains?

  • Represents the burden of greed
  • Symbolizes the consequences of one's actions
  • Reflects Marley's former life and choices
• How does Scrooge's attitude towards Christmas reflect his character?

  • He views Christmas as nonsense
  • He is dismissive of joy and generosity
  • His behavior alienates him from others