A Christmas Carol

Question 1

Who is the author of ‘A Christmas Carol’?

Answer 1

Charles Dickens

Question 2

What is the main theme of ‘A Christmas Carol’?

Answer 2

Redemption and transformation

Question 3

True or False: Scrooge is initially portrayed as a kind-hearted and generous man.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

What does the Ghost of Christmas Past represent?

Answer 4

Memory and reflection on one’s life

Question 5

Multiple Choice: Which of the following characters is Scrooge’s underpaid clerk? A) Bob Cratchit B) Jacob Marley C) Tiny Tim

Answer 5

A) Bob Cratchit

Question 6

What type of business does Scrooge run?

Answer 6

A money-lending business

Question 7

Who is Scrooge’s deceased business partner?

Answer 7

Jacob Marley

Question 8

Fill in the blank: The Ghost of Christmas Present shows Scrooge the Cratchit family’s ________.

Answer 8

struggles

Question 9

True or False: Tiny Tim is a symbol of hope and innocence.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

What lesson does Scrooge learn by the end of the novella?

Answer 10

The importance of generosity and compassion

Question 11

Who is the author of the poem ‘God Bless Us, Everyone’?

Answer 11

Tiny Tim

Question 12

Multiple Choice: Which ghost shows Scrooge his future? A) Ghost of Christmas Past B) Ghost of Christmas Present C) Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come

Answer 12

C) Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come

Question 13

What is the significance of the Cratchit family dinner?

Answer 13

It highlights the themes of poverty and family unity

Question 14

Fill in the blank: Scrooge’s main transformation occurs after he experiences ________.

Answer 14

the visits from the three spirits

Question 15

True or False: Scrooge’s character does not change throughout the story.

Answer 15

False

Question 16

What does Scrooge’s nephew, Fred, represent in the story?

Answer 16

Joy and the spirit of Christmas

Question 17

What does Marley’s ghost wear and what does it symbolize?

Answer 17

Chains; it symbolizes his greed and regret

Question 18

Multiple Choice: What is the setting of ‘A Christmas Carol’? A) Winter in London B) Summer in Paris C) Fall in New York

Answer 18

A) Winter in London

Question 19

What phrase does Scrooge famously use to dismiss Christmas?

Answer 19

‘Bah! Humbug!’

Question 20

Who is the youngest Cratchit child?

Answer 20

Tiny Tim

Question 21

What does the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come show Scrooge?

Answer 21

A vision of his lonely death and grave

Question 22

Fill in the blank: The novella is a critique of ________ society.

Answer 22

Victorian

Question 23

True or False: Scrooge becomes a generous man after his transformation.

Answer 23

True

Question 24

What does Scrooge do on Christmas morning after his transformation?

Answer 24

He buys a large turkey for the Cratchit family

Question 25

What is the role of the narrator in 'A Christmas Carol'?

Answer 25

To provide commentary and insight into the characters and events

Question 26

Who helped the poor?

Answer 26

Nobody. Charity, prisons, workhouses or churches were the only help.

Question 27

Did Belle want their relationship to end because she no longer loved Scrooge?

Answer 27

No. She just felt he no longer loved her

Question 28

Who did young Scrooge meet at school?

Answer 28

Little Fan and Ali Baba (his friend from the novel)

Question 29

What man had the most impact on Scrooge?

Answer 29

Fezziwig

Question 30

Who were the only people sad when Scrooge died?

Answer 30

The people who owed him money and wanted an extension of their loan.

Question 31

Which 2 characters scare Scrooge during the 2nd spirit’s visit?

Answer 31

Ignorance and Want

Question 32

Finish the quotation “Another … has displaced me’

Answer 32

Idol

Question 33

Finish the quotation “I wear the chain I … in life”

Answer 33

Forged

Question 34

Finish the quotation “I will honour Christmas in my … and try to keep it all the …”

Answer 34

Heart and year

Question 35

Fill in the blank: 'God bless us, ______!'

Answer 35

Everyone

Question 36

True or False: 'A Christmas Carol' was written by Charles Dickens.

Answer 36

True

Question 37

Fill in the blank: 'I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the ______.'

Answer 37

year

Question 38

Who is the main character in 'A Christmas Carol'?

Answer 38

Ebenezer Scrooge

Question 39

Fill in the blank: 'Bah, humbug!' is a phrase famously used by ______.

Answer 39

Scrooge

Question 40

Multiple Choice: Who visits Scrooge on Christmas Eve? A) The Ghost of Christmas Past B) The Ghost of Christmas Present C) The Ghost of Christmas Future D) All of the above

Answer 40

D) All of the above

Question 41

Fill in the blank: 'It is a good thing to be ______.'

Answer 41

merry

Question 42

True or False: Scrooge is initially portrayed as a generous man.

Answer 42

False

Question 43

Fill in the blank: 'Scrooge was not so ______ as he appeared.'

Answer 43

bad

Question 44

Short Answer: What does the Ghost of Christmas Present show Scrooge?

Answer 44

The joy and struggles of people celebrating Christmas in the present.

Question 45

Fill in the blank: 'If they would rather die, they had better do it and decrease the ______ population.'

Answer 45

surplus

Question 46

Multiple Choice: What is the name of Scrooge's deceased business partner? A) Jacob Marley B) Bob Cratchit C) Tiny Tim D) Fred

Answer 46

A) Jacob Marley

Question 47

Fill in the blank: 'Spirit! Are you the Ghost of Christmas ______?'

Answer 47

Present

Question 48

True or False: Tiny Tim is a symbol of hope and innocence in the story.

Answer 48

True

Question 49

Short Answer: What lesson does Scrooge learn by the end of the story?

Answer 49

The importance of kindness, generosity, and the Christmas spirit.

Question 50

Fill in the blank: 'The only thing that matters is that we are ______.'

Answer 50

together

Question 51

Multiple Choice: What does Scrooge do after his transformation? A) He becomes a miser B) He donates to the poor C) He becomes a recluse D) He ignores Christmas

Answer 51

B) He donates to the poor

Question 52

Fill in the blank: 'I am the Ghost of Christmas ______.'

Answer 52

Future

Question 53

True or False: Scrooge's nephew Fred represents the joy of Christmas.

Answer 53

True

Question 54

Fill in the blank: 'You will be haunted by three ______.'

Answer 54

spirits

Question 55

Short Answer: What is the significance of the Cratchit family's Christmas dinner?

Answer 55

It showcases the spirit of family and gratitude despite hardships.

Question 56

Fill in the blank: 'Christmas is a time for ______.'

Answer 56

giving

Question 57

Multiple Choice: What does Scrooge's transformation symbolize? A) Wealth B) Redemption C) Isolation D) Fear

Answer 57

B) Redemption

Question 58

Fill in the blank: 'Every idiot who goes about with 'Merry Christmas' on his lips should be ______.'

Answer 58

boiled

Question 59

True or False: Scrooge's character changes completely by the end of the story.

Answer 59

True

Question 60

Fill in the blank: 'The spirits of all three shall be ______.'

Answer 60

with you