"A Christmas Carol" Plot Analysis

Who is the protagonist of the story?

• Marley

• Scrooge

• Bob Cratchit

• Fred (nephew)

Who is the antagonist of the story?

• Scrooge

• Marley

• 3 Spirits

• Tiny Tim

Which characterization shows direct characterization?

• "Scrooge trembled more and more"

• "they had better do it and decrease the surplus population."

• "Oh! but he was a tightfisted hand at the grindstone, Scrooge!"

• "Scrooge took his melancholy dinner in his usual melancholy tavern..."

What is the conflict of the story?

• Marley is doomed to walk the Earth as a spirit.

• Scrooge doesn't like his nephew.

• Scrooge is afraid of Marley.

• Scrooge only cares about money.

Which character(s) would be an example of a flat character?

• Marley

• Fred (nephew)

• Ghost of Christmas Present

• Tiny Tim

What is the climax of the story?

• Scrooge buys a turkey for the Cratchits.

• Scrooge learns that Tiny Tim will die.

• Scrooge sees his grave.

• Scrooge meets Marley.

In the story, what was the purpose of the Ghost of Christmas Present?

• To show how people hate Scrooge.

• To show the divide between the rich and poor.

• To show the different settings of the story.

• To develop the minor characters.

What was the purpose of the Ghost of Christmas Past?

• To show the readers how Scrooge developed his hatred of Christmas.

• To show readers how Scrooge earned his money.

• To show readers how Scrooge was educated.

• To show readers how Scrooge's sister Fan died.

Is Scrooge a static or dynamic character?

• static

• dynamic

What is one theme of A Christmas Carol?

• Cooperation gets things done effectively.

• People can change if they decide to do so.

• A simple life is the happiest life.

• Imagination is powerful but deceptive.