A Christmas Carol Story Quiz

Who is the first ghost to visit Scrooge?

• The Ghost of Christmas Past

• Jacob Marley

• The Ghost of Christmas Present

• The Ghost of Christmas Future

With which of the following statements would Scrooge most likely agree at the beginning of A Christmas Carol?

• Christmastime is an opportunity to be grateful and giving.

• It is important to take a break from work during Christmas so they can rest and relax.

• Christmastime isn’t about receiving gifts, but rather about spending time with family.

• Poor people don’t work hard enough to be helped, even on Christmas.

What are Bob Cratchit and his family doing when the Ghost of Christmas Present takes Scrooge to Bob’s house?

• Cleaning their small home

• Praying before bedtime

• Volunteering at a soup kitchen

• Eating Christmas dinner

________ takes Scrooge to see his tombstone.

• Jacob Marley

• The Ghost of Christmas Future

• The Ghost of Christmas Past

• The Ghost of Christmas Present

When Scrooge cries “I am not the man I was” at his tombstone, he is showing ________.

• vengeance

• bitterness

• remorse

• satisfaction

When Bob Cratchit arrives at work the day after Christmas, Scrooge ________.

• fires him

• gives him a raise

• lowers his pay

• promotes him

Which of the following best describes Scrooge’s transformation throughout A Christmas Carol?

• A curious and excitable man becomes tired and annoyed.

• A sad and indignant man becomes angry and vengeful.

• A cranky and selfish man becomes caring and benevolent.

• An enthusiastic and outgoing man becomes shy and reserved.

In Stave 4, which person sells the unknown man's blankets, curtains and shirt?

• the charwoman

• the laundress

• the undertaker

• the undertaker's helper

What two things does the Ghost of Christmas Present warn Scrooge about at the end of Stave 3?

• poverty and death

• ignorance and greed

• mourning and grief

Which spirit symbolizes generosity?

• Jacob Marley

• The Ghost of Christmas Past

• The Ghost of Christmas Present

• The Ghost of Christmas Future