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1. What does Scrooge conclude when he sees that his bed curtains have not been torn down? What day is it when he wakes up? 2. What errand does Scrooge hire a boy to do? 3. Scrooge meets the “portly gentlemen” who visited his office in Stave One. In your own words, explain what Scrooge tells this man. 4. Tell how Scrooge is welcomed at his nephew’s house. What four wonderful things does Scrooge enjoy there? 5. What joke does Scrooge play on Bob Cratchit? What is Bob’s first reaction to the new Scrooge? 6. Explain how Scrooge’s relationship with the Cratchit family changes. Tell what happens to Tiny Tim. 7. In Stave One, the atmosphere in Scrooge’s house is dark and gloomy. What is the atmosphere like in the house in Stave Five? Include two or three details to support your analysis. 8. At the end of Stave Five, Scrooge does not mind that some people laugh at him for being generous. What does this attitude tell you about how deep his change of heart is?

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