Quiz on 'A Christmas Carol' Act 1 Scrooge and Marley

Why does Marley give a ghostly, fearful scream and remove his head?

• He's hungry

• He's mad

• He is convincing Scrooge he is real

• He's sad

What does Marley tell Scrooge to expect on the next night at the same hour?

• A visit from a friend

• A letter

• The second ghost

• A party invitation

What is the setting at the beginning of Scene 4?

• A busy street

• A quiet library

• Scrooge in his bed, dead to the world

• A festive party

What does Marley witness according to his speech?

• The changing of a miser

• A great celebration

• A tragic event

• A miracle

What does Marley encourage Scrooge to do?

• Dance

• Sing

• Remember their past

• Forget everything

What does the Ghost of Christmas Past look like?

• A ghost wearing chains

• The Grim Reaper

• Santa Clause

• An old man and a baby at the same time

What is the background setting described in the beginning of Scene 5?

• A bustling city

• A school in the snowy country

• A sunny beach

• A dark forest

What does Marley suggest Scrooge should do?

• Ignore the past

• Pay careful attention

• Run away

• Laugh

How does Scrooge react when he sees his much younger self?

• He laughs

• He sheds a single tear because he is alone

• He refuses to look at his younger self

• He dances

How old is the slightly older Scrooge in the scene?

• Ten

• Twelve

• Eight

• Fourteen