A Christmas Carol Test

What does Scrooge mean by this line from Stave 4?
"Spirit, this is a fearful place. In leaving it, I shall not leave its lesson, trust me."

• I am afraid and want us to leave.

• This is not a good place for a school.

• This is an awful place. I will not forget the lesson I learned here.

• If you do not trust me, I will not follow you.
  

Which line best summarizes the theme of the play?

• “The firm of Scrooge and Marley is doubly blessed.”

• “Yes, Ebenezer, the bedpost is your own. Believe it!”

• “Scrooge is my name though I’m afraid you may not find it very pleasant.”

• “And it was always said of him that he knew how to keep Christmas well.”

Scrooge, when approached by the two men seeking charity for the poor, acted...

• lonely

• cruel

• kind

• loud

Which word gives the best overall description of Fezziwig?

• generous

• businesslike

• greedy

• angry

When alive, Jacob Marley was Ebenezer Scrooge’s

• Brother

• Cousin

• Business partner

• Childhood friend

• Teacher

Who invites Scrooge to Christmas dinner?

• Bob Cratchit

• Fred

• Tiny Tim

• Belle

• Jacob Marley

What do the 2 gentlemen that enter Scrooge’s office want?

• A. A donation for the poor.

• B. A donation for the workhouses

• C. A donation for the local union

• D. A donation for the prison

• E. A donation for the school

How does Scrooge respond when people wish him a Merry Christmas?

• Bah! Fiddlesticks!

• Bah! Baloney!

• Bah! Phooey

• Bah! Nonsense

• Bah! Humbug

To travel with the Ghost of Christmas Present, Scrooge must

• Hold the hand of the Ghost of Christmas Present and put his hand over his heart

• Hold the Ghost of Christmas Present’s robe

• Put his hand over his heart and say “Bah, Humbug!” 3 times

• Touch his nose

• Close his eyes

How does Scrooge punish Cratchit for arriving late after Christmas morning?

• He terminates Cratchit’s employment

• He gives Cratchit a goose

• He gives Cratchit a raise

• He reprimands Cratchit

• He invites Cratchit to dinner