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• Who is the author of "A Christmas Carol"?

  Charles Dickens
• What is the first line of "A Christmas Carol"?

  Marley was dead to begin with
• Who signed Marley's burial register?

  Scrooge signed it
• What does the phrase "as dead as a doornail" imply?

  Marley is unquestionably dead
• Why does the narrator mention the wisdom of ancestors regarding the phrase "dead as a doornail"?

  To emphasize the certainty of Marley's death
• How long were Scrooge and Marley partners?

  For many years
• How did Scrooge react to Marley's death?

  He was not dreadfully cut up
• What did Scrooge do on the day of Marley's funeral?

  He made an excellent business deal
• Why is it important to understand Marley's death in the story?

  It sets the stage for the supernatural events
• What did Scrooge never do regarding Marley's name?

  He never painted it out
• What was Scrooge's relationship to Marley?

  He was Marley's sole friend
• How was the firm known?

  As Scrooge and Marley
• What does Scrooge's character reveal about his personality?

  He is greedy and solitary
• How is Scrooge described physically?

  As hard and sharp as flint
• What effect does the cold have on Scrooge?


  It freezes his features and demeanor
• How does Scrooge's attitude towards Christmas reflect his character?

  He views it as a time for bills
• What does Scrooge think of people who wish him a Merry Christmas?

  He finds them foolish
• How does Scrooge respond to his nephew's invitation to Christmas dinner?

  He refuses and calls it humbug
• What does Scrooge's refusal to celebrate Christmas indicate about his values?

  He prioritizes money over relationships
• What does Scrooge say about Christmas's impact on his wealth?

  It does not make him richer
• How does Scrooge's nephew view Christmas?

  As a time for kindness and charity
• What does Scrooge's attitude towards Christmas reveal about societal values?

  It reflects a lack of compassion
• What does Scrooge think of the poor and destitute?

  He believes they should go to prisons
• How does Scrooge react to the gentlemen asking for donations?

  He refuses to contribute
• What does Scrooge's dismissal of the gentlemen's request indicate about his character?

  He is selfish and uncaring
• What does Scrooge say about the surplus population?

  They should decrease it
• How does Scrooge view his own business?

  As his only concern
• What does the fog and darkness symbolize in the story?

  Scrooge's isolation and misery
• What does Scrooge's clerk do at the end of the workday?

  He snuffs out his candle
• How does Scrooge feel about giving his clerk Christmas Day off?

  He is reluctant and complains
• What does Scrooge's attitude towards Christmas reflect about his worldview?

  He sees it as a time of inconvenience
• What does Scrooge think about the clerk's Christmas spirit?

  He finds it foolish
• How does the clerk respond to Scrooge's attitude?

  He remains cordial and polite
• What does Scrooge's final interaction with his clerk reveal about his character?

  He is harsh and unyielding
• What are the main themes presented in "A Christmas Carol"?

  • Redemption and transformation
  • The importance of compassion and generosity
  • The critique of social inequality
  • The spirit of Christmas and goodwill
• How does Dickens use weather to reflect Scrooge's character?

  • Cold and bleak weather mirrors Scrooge's personality
  • Fog symbolizes confusion and isolation
  • Changes in weather reflect Scrooge's emotional journey
• What role does Marley's ghost play in the story?

  • Serves as a warning to Scrooge
  • Represents the consequences of a life lived selfishly
  • Initiates Scrooge's journey towards redemption
• How does Scrooge's relationship with his nephew illustrate his character development?

  • Initially dismissive and harsh towards family
  • Gradually opens up to the idea of family and Christmas
  • Represents the potential for change and redemption
• What is the significance of the Christmas spirit in the story?

  • Encourages kindness and generosity
  • Highlights the importance of community and connection
  • Serves as a contrast to Scrooge's initial worldview
• What does Scrooge say about the convenience of taking a day off?

  It's not convenient and not fair