A Christmas Carol Quiz

Who wrote A Christmas Carol?

• William Shakespeare

• Charles Dickens

• Jane Austen

• Mark Twain

What was the name of Scrooge’s business partner?

• Bob Cratchit

• Jacob Marley

• Fred Holloway

• Tiny Tim

How long had Marley been dead at the beginning of the story?

• 10 years

• 3 years

• 7 years

• 5 years

How does Dickens describe Scrooge’s personality?

• Kind and generous

• Cheerful and friendly

• Cold and miserly

• Lazy and foolish

What does Scrooge say when his nephew wishes him a Merry Christmas?

• “Merry Christmas to you too!”

• “Bah! Humbug!”

• “Thank you, dear nephew.”

• “I love Christmas.”

How does Scrooge feel about charity?

• He believes in giving generously.

• He thinks poor people should go to workhouses.

• He supports charities every year.

• He helps only children in need.

What does Scrooge do when he hears a Christmas carol outside his office?

• He sings along.

• He gives the singer money.

• He listens quietly.

• He chases the singer away with a ruler.

Who is Bob Cratchit?

• Scrooge’s nephew

• Scrooge’s clerk

• Scrooge’s business partner

• A charity worker

What does Marley’s ghost wear around him?

• A golden chain

• A long scarf

• A chain made of cash-boxes, keys, and padlocks

• A white robe

Why does Marley visit Scrooge?

• To take him to a party

• To warn him about his fate

• To offer him money

• To ask for a business deal