Exploring A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley

What was Ebenezer Scrooge's reaction to his nephew's cheerful greeting of 'Merry Christmas'?

• He was angered and called Christmas a humbug.

• He invited him in for a chat.

• He ignored him.

• He smiled and greeted him back.

What did Scrooge say when asked to donate to the Christmas collection for the poor?

• He ignored the request.

• He said he would think about it.

• He asked if there were no prisons or workhouses.

• He generously donated.

Who was Jacob Marley in relation to Scrooge?

• His brother

• His best friend

• His father

• His former business partner

What did Jacob Marley's ghost warn Scrooge about?

• That he would die soon

• That he would be visited by three ghosts

• That he would lose all his money

• That he would be haunted by his past

What did the Ghost of Christmas Past show Scrooge?

• His present life

• His dreams

• Scenes from his past

• His future

What was the Cratchit family's situation during Christmas?

• They were indifferent to Christmas

• They were angry and resentful

• They were poor but loving

• They were wealthy and happy

How did Scrooge's nephew describe Scrooge's attitude towards Christmas?

• He was excited about Christmas

• He thought Christmas was a humbug

• He was indifferent to Christmas

• He loved Christmas

What did the Ghost of Christmas Future show Scrooge?

• A happy future

• A grim and lonely future

• His past mistakes

• His current life

What was Scrooge's reaction to seeing his own grave?

• He was terrified and pleaded for another chance

• He was confused

• He was happy

• He was indifferent

How did Scrooge change after his experiences with the ghosts?

• He moved to another city

• He became generous and kind

• He remained the same

• He became more miserly