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A Christmas Carol
Stave 1: Text Dependent Questions
Directions: As we read Stave 1, answer the following questions. Be sure to cite and explain your evidence.
Questions
Cite specific textual evidence that reveals
the relationship between Scrooge and
Marley.

Cite textual evidence that supports an

inference that Marley was not well liked.

Explain how the description of the

weather on page 3, sets up the mood and
tone of the novel?

What is meant by he was a tight-fisted at

the grindstone?

Answers

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Summarize the interaction between
Scrooge and his nephew

Contrast the points of view of Scrooge

and his nephew about the Christmas
season. Provide textual evidence.

Summarize the interaction between

Scrooge and the two portly gentleman
(Charity workers)

Describe Scrooges home and explain

how it parallels Scrooges character.

What does Scrooge mean when he says

Good day? What does that say about
aspects of his personality?

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Cite textual evidence that demonstrates
that Scrooge is afraid after he sees the
face of Marley in the knocker.

Cite textual evidence to describe the

appearance Marleys ghost when he
approaches Scrooge. What does he look
like?

Using textual evidence, describe the

chains around Marley. Explain what the
chains symbolize.

Cite textual evidence to describe what is

Marleys fate in the after life.

Define the word fettered. Describe how

Marley is fettered. Explain why Marley
says that Scrooge is also fettered.

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