A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Quiz

Who wrote "A Christmas Carol?"

(a)  

In which year did Charles Dickens write 'A Christmas Carol'?

• 1756

• 1843

• 2013

• 1993

"A Christmas Carol" centers on the main character, Ebenezer (a)   .

What motivated Charles Dickens to create the story of Ebenezer Scrooge?

• A visit to "griy industrial" city of Manchester

• His own personal financial problems

• Fame and success

• A trip to New York City

What was the purpose of 'A Christmas Carol' according to Charles Dickens?

• To promote Christianity

• To condemn greed

• To raise money for his businesses

• To become a literary superstar

What did Charles Dickens observe during his visit to the United States in 1842?

• Cultural diversity

• Economic prosperity

• Social inequality

• Political stability

While on a walk one night, Dickens thought specifically of _______ and conceived the idea of "A Christmas Carol."

• child workers

• female workers

• wealthy business owners

• Americans

How did Ebenezer Scrooge change at the end of 'A Christmas Carol'?

• He became more greedy

• He became a miser

• He fired his employee

• He celebrated Christmas

What is the legacy of 'A Christmas Carol'?

• It lived on and was adapted for films and television

• It was only adapted for stage plays

• It went out of print

• It was forgotten after Dickens' death

"A Christmas Carol" ends with the final​ (a)   of Scrooge and overall, it encourages ​ (b)   for the less fortunate.

• redemption
• concern
• humor
• dislike
• death
• haunting
• laws