Exploring the Lessons of A Christmas Carol

Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly businessman, is visited by the ghost of his former partner, Jacob Marley, who warns him to change his ways. Scrooge is then visited by three spirits: the Ghost of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. These spirits show him the impact of his greed on himself and others. Moved by these visions, Scrooge transforms into a kind and generous man, embracing the spirit of Christmas.

What was Ebenezer Scrooge's profession?

• Banker

• Lawyer

• Teacher

• Doctor

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How did Scrooge and Marley treat people who borrowed money from them?

• They took everything if repayments were late

• They were lenient with repayments

• They forgave debts during Christmas

• They only lent money to the wealthy

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What did Bob Cratchit ask for to help him work faster?

• A new desk

• More coal for the heater

• A raise

• A day off

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Who visited Scrooge to warn him about his future?

• Jacob Marley

• The Ghost of Christmas Past

• The Ghost of Christmas Present

• Tiny Tim

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What did the Ghost of Christmas Past show Scrooge?

• His childhood

• His future

• The Cratchit family

• His death

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What was the Cratchit family's Christmas dinner like?

• A grand feast

• They had no dinner

• A small meal with a tiny turkey

• They ate at a restaurant

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What did Scrooge learn about Tiny Tim's future?

• He would die if nothing changed

• He would become wealthy

• He would recover fully

• He would move away

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

• A happy future

• His childhood

• The Cratchit family

• His lonely death

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How did Scrooge react to the visions shown by the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come?

• He ignored them

• He laughed at them

• He was indifferent

• He vowed to change

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What did Scrooge do on Christmas morning after his transformation?

• He bought a goose for the Cratchits

• He fired Bob Cratchit

• He went back to sleep

• He left town

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