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At that time in Victorian Britain coal was very expensive. Scrooge was against burning a lot of coal which in effect was burning money

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What was something that Scrooge probably would not buy no matter how cold it became?

More coal.


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Scrooge heard the sound of his nephew, Fred's hearty laugh.


How did Scrooge show his miserliness?

By refusing to allow Bob more than one lump of coal, refusing to give even a small charitable donation to help those starving at Christmas and eating gruel when he could afford large expensive meals


Why does't Scrooge like his clerk?

Scrooge initially is unfeeling for Bob and treats him with great disrespect. However, he sees how Bob lives, his loyalty and when Scrooge and the Ghost of Christmas Past visit Fezziwig Scrooge remembers how a little generosity from an employer goes a long way


Who did the Ghost of Christmas Present say needed his sprinkle the most?

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What is bob cratchit's job-as a clark?

Bob Cratchit is Charles Dickens' fictional character from "A Christmas Carol". He is more commonly known as a clerk, employed by the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge in his counting house.


Why did Bob Cratchit consider putting Scrooge in a straight jacket?

This is from the screen play and not the book. Bob thinks that Scrooge on Boxing Day Morning had lost all reasoning and gone mad when he saw him dance about the office and offer Bob more coal.


What did the brother tell Scrooge?

Scrooge had no more family following Fans death


Why did scrooge give the clerk the day off on Christmas?

He is angry. Scrooge is bitter following his discussion with two business men seeking a charitable donation to help the poor turns on Bob, Scrooge who is already aggravated says "I suppose you want the whole day off tomorrow" Bob diplomatically says "if it is convenient Sir" then is blasted by Scrooge saying "It's not convenient, and it's not fair. If I was to stop half-a-crown for it, you'd think yourself ill-used, I'll be bound?" "And yet," said Scrooge, "you don't think me ill-used, when I pay a day's wages for no work." The clerk observed that it was only once a year. "A poor excuse for picking a man's pocket every twenty-fifth of December!" said Scrooge, buttoning his great-coat to the chin. "But I suppose you must have the whole day. Be here all the earlier next morning."


More valuable coal or diamond?

Diamonds are more valuable than coal.


What costs more coal or AAA batteries?

coal


What climatic event caused Scrooge to change?

Although the visit of the Ghost of Christmas Present had the greatest impact on Scrooge the visions of his death were of great concerned as Scrooge feared eternal torment even more