Exploring the Impact of A Christmas Carol on Modern Christmas Celebrations

What does literature allow us to experience?

• Only our own lives

• Different lives, perspectives, and worlds

• Only historical events

• Only fictional stories

What was the name of Charles Dickens' novel that was considered a flop?

• Oliver Twist

• Martin Shuzzlewit

• Great Expectations

• A Christmas Carol

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What inspired Dickens to write 'A Christmas Carol'?

• A family tradition

• A dream he had

• The poverty he witnessed in London

• A conversation with his publisher

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Who is the first ghost to visit Scrooge?

• The Ghost of Christmas Past

• Jacob Marley

• The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come

• The Ghost of Christmas Present

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What does the Ghost of Christmas Present reveal to Scrooge?

• His future death

• His past mistakes

• The wealth he has accumulated

• The current state of his employee's family

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What are the names of the two children revealed by the Ghost of Christmas Present?

• Fear and Joy

• Hope and Despair

• Ignorance and Want

• Greed and Charity

What does the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come show Scrooge?

• His future success

• His childhood

• His future death and Tiny Tim's death

• His current wealth

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How does Scrooge change after the visits from the ghosts?

• He becomes a generous and caring person

• He moves to a different city

• He remains the same

• He becomes more greedy

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What was the immediate public reaction to 'A Christmas Carol' upon its publication?

• It was an immediate hit

• It was a failure

• It was ignored

• It was banned

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Which phrase did 'A Christmas Carol' help popularize?

• Season's Greetings

• Merry Christmas

• Happy New Year

• Happy Holidays

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