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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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Is Scrooge a wealthy man?
Yes and he cares about his money more than anything.
What are the advantages for countries to have deposits of coal or oil?
the countries that have deposits of coal and oil have the advantage to have coal to heat up homes, give a warming fire etc, and for countries that have oil deposits can have more petrol, cooking oil :), oil for lamps etc.
Why is coal mining industry decreasing?
Dangerous, unsafe, and causes pollutants. There are more ways of cleaner energy.
Improvements in what allow an economy to produce more output from the same or a smaller quantity of inputs?
technology
How are tax cuts beneficial?
Tax cuts allow citizens to have more money in their pockets for things such as spending or saving. This means businesses will receive more money, and banks will have more money to lend.
What was something that Scrooge probably would not buy no matter how cold it became?
More coal.
Whom does he tell Scrooge to expect next?
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 did Bob Cratchit consider putting Scrooge in a straight jacket?
Bob Cratchit considered putting Scrooge in a straight jacket because of his erratic behavior after Scrooge's transformation on Christmas Day. Scrooge's sudden change from being a miserly and mean-spirited person to generous and kind-hearted was so extreme that it seemed to Bob Cratchit like Scrooge might have lost his mind.
Why does't Scrooge like his clerk?
Scrooge doesn't like his clerk, Bob Cratchit, because he sees him as inefficient, and views his requests for better working conditions or time off as unnecessary. Scrooge values profit above all else, and sees Bob as an expense rather than a valuable employee.
Who did the Ghost of Christmas Present say needed his sprinkle the most?
The Ghost of Christmas Present said that Scrooge's clerk, Bob Cratchit, and his family needed his sprinkle the most, as they were living in poverty and struggling to make ends meet. He urged Scrooge to be more compassionate towards them.
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.
What did the brother tell Scrooge?
Scrooge had no more family following Fans death
More valuable coal or diamond?
Diamonds are more valuable than coal.
Why couldn't Scrooge hide the light on the spirits head?
The light was there to show Scrooge shadows of his past. When he did extinguish that flame the scenes were over and Scrooge was once more in his bed
What costs more coal or AAA batteries?
coal
Why did scrooge give the clerk the day off on Christmas?
Scrooge gave the clerk the day off on Christmas as a gesture of kindness and to show his newfound understanding of the importance of family and holiday spirit. He wanted to make amends for his past behavior and make the holiday season more enjoyable for his employee.
