A Christmas Carol Quiz

Why does Scrooge have a problem with people enjoying Christmas?

• He thinks that poor people deserve to be unhappy

• He only cares about making money and Christmas interrupts business.

• He only pretends to dislike Christmas.

• He is reminded of his sweetheart on Christmas.

Answer explanation

Scrooge lived a life chasing money and his career.

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Who is Marley?

• Scrooge’s employee

• Scrooge’s Brother

• Scrooge’s Nephew

• Scrooge’s business partner

Answer explanation

They had an accounting shop together called Scrooge & Marley's

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What does the reader learn about Scrooge during his visit from the Spirit of Christmas Past?

• He lived a happy childhood.

• He was the teacher’s pet.

• He was alone and lonely as a child.

• He only cared about money when he was young.

Answer explanation

His father kicked out of the house when he was young. Years later his sister said that their father got better and wanted him to come back home.

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What does Scrooge learn through the journey to Christmas Present?

• Cratchit and his family are poor.

• His nephew has a sick child.

• His employees are stealing his belongs.

• He is well-liked by Mrs. Cratchit.

Answer explanation

Cratchit worked for Mr. Scrooge and he was paid very little. Cratchit has a big family and a sick child.

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How does Scrooge react to the visions shown to him by the Spirit of Christmas Yet to Come?

• He scoffs at the images.

• He is frightened.

• He is humored.

• He is angry.

Answer explanation

He doesn't like what he sees what is yet to come with his future. He has to make a decision--make a change or die.

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True or False: The setting of “A Christmas Carol” is a small town in England.

• T

• F

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True or False: Scrooge reveals his character mostly by what he says about Christmas.

• T

• F

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True or False: At the time of the play, poor people could go to the poorly-kept workhouses for food.

• T

• F

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True or False: Marley tells Scrooge to expect three ghosts.

• T

• F

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True or False: The young Scrooge at school is a character to feel sorry for.

• T

• F

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