WorksheetsA Christmas Carol Study Guide
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 2hrs 51mins
Why didn't Scrooge marry his sweetheart?
He did not love her.
She was poor. (He valued money more than love.)
She rejected him.
Scrooge did not have a sweetheart.
How would you characterize Scrooge at the beginning of the story?
He was a very kind-hearted/generous person
He was extremely shy/not outgoing
He was cold-hearted and selfish.
In the beginning, Scrooge thought people held more value than money.
True
False
What general theme does the Spirit of Christmas Past reveal to Scrooge?
The events of the past can be altered.
One cannot change the past.
How would you characterize the Cratchit family?
They are loving and happy despite their poverty.
They are selfish/greedy people.
They show no concern for others.
What do Marley's chains symbolize?
Wealth
Greed
In the future, what do people do when Scrooge dies?
They mourn/cry over his death.
People steal his possessions and are not mourning his death.
They are happy about his passing.
The whole town attends his funeral.
What do the gentlemen visitors want from Scrooge?
They want him to attend Christmas dinner.
They want his opinion on how to better run their business.
They want him to help the poor by donating money.
What does the Spirit of Christmas Yet to Come help Scrooge understand?
Money is more important than anything else.
It is more important to work hard than to have good relationships with others.
A life of greed is pointless in the end because you can't take it with you when you die.
Scrooge thought Fezziwig was a wonderful master because he made the people that worked for him happy and their burdens light.
True
False
What event most changed Scrooge during the visits of the three spirits?
Seeing Fezziwig was a good master unlike Scrooge.
Seeing the Cratchit's Christmas Eve dinner being small.
Seeing his nephew's friends joke about him.
Seeing that Tiny Tim might die & how it would affect others.
What lesson does Scrooge learn at the end of the story?
That money can bring you happiness.
Making other people happy can bring him joy.
What does the Spirit of Christmas Present help Scrooge to see about poverty and suffering?
That the poor do not matter.
Puts a human face on poverty/suffering showing him that his affects real people.
Shows him that the poor do exist, but that he shouldn't feel bad for them.
How does Scrooge react to the visions he is shown by the Spirit of Christmas Yet to Come?
He realizes he must change and is glad to have control over the future.
He realizes the future does not matter because those events have not happened.
What is the message about change in this story?
It is impossible for people to change.
Although people can change, they usually choose not to.
Change is possible and may be necessary for a meaningful life.
People never change no matter how hard they try.
Why does Mrs. Cratchit object to her husband's toast to Scrooge?
She does not think he deserves praise for the way he treats her husband.
She does not think her husband praises Scrooge enough.
She thinks they should toast Scrooge more often.
Why does Mr. Cratchit think he is richer than Scrooge?
Because he has more money than Scrooge.
Because he has something money cannot buy- love.
What is Scrooge shocked to discover about his business colleagues in the future?
They are truly sad about his death.
They enjoyed working for him.
They never respected him & will likely not attend his funeral.
They all plan to attend his funeral.
Why do you think Scrooge loved money so much?
Because every one wants to be rich.
Because money can buy happiness.
Because it serves as a replacement for his family that abandoned him.
Because it made him feel powerful.
How do you know that Scrooge did not live his life enjoying his riches?
He did not make himself merry with it. He even ate gruel for dinner.
He spent more time being greedy with his money than spending it.
He selfishly wanted his money for himself.
He enjoyed having his riches for himself more than spending it.
Which event from Scrooges visits impacted him the most?
Seeing Tiny Tim sick and dying
Seeing his sister Fan
Seeing his old school mates
Seeing how people would feel about him when he dies
What does Scrooge's interaction with the charity collectors reveal about his character in the beginning of the story?
He is generous and willing to help those in need.
He is selfish and doesn't care about the poor.
He is kind and cares about the welfare of others.
He is indifferent and doesn't believe in charity.
How does Scrooge's attitude towards Christmas change after the visit of the three Ghosts?
He still dislikes Christmas and considers it a waste of time.
He starts to appreciate Christmas and understands its importance.
He is indifferent towards Christmas and doesn't care about it.
He is confused about his feelings towards Christmas.
avarice
plenty
greed
practice
funny
obliged
required
denied
ran
teleported
despondent
sister
father
sad
happy
artifice
a gift
an ancient tomb
dessert
a clever trick
wanton
needy
greedy
undisciplined
angry
bigotry
unwilling to put up with those who are different
crying when you are sad
laughing when you are happy
not listening to your teachers
zeal
sadness
laziness
enthusiasm
having too much power
bereft
deprived of
having too much
running late
arriving early
First spirit to visit Scrooge; has a glowing light from his head; shows Scrooge Christmases when he was a young boy and a young man.
The Ghost of Christmas Past
The Ghost of Christmas Present
Jacob Marley
The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
The second of the three spirits; a majestic giant wearing green robes; shows Scrooge different Holiday celebrations
The Ghost of Christmas Past
The Ghost of Christmas Present
Jacob Marley
The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
The third of the three spirits; a silent phantom wearing a hooded robe; shows Scrooge a lonely death
The Ghost of Christmas Past
The Ghost of Christmas Present
Jacob Marley
The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
In the living world, he was Scrooges business partner; visits Scrooge as a spirit clad in heavy chains; warns Scrooge of his fate
The Ghost of Christmas Past
The Ghost of Christmas Present
Jacob Marley
The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
The miserly owner of a London counting-house; is visited by the three spirits of Christmas who try to change his cold-hearted approach to life
Tiny Tim
Bob Cratchit
Fred
Ebenezer Scrooge
The youngest of the Cratchit children; he has a disability that requires him to walk with a crutch and wear a brace on his legs.
Tiny Tim
Bob Cratchit
Fred
Ebenezer Scrooge
Scrooge's nephew; a cheerful and friendly man who loves Christmas; invites Scrooge to his Christmas party
Tiny Tim
Bob Cratchit
Fred
Ebenezer Scrooge
Scrooge's clerk; kind, mild, and very poor; has a large family; remains a dedicated employee even though Scrooge treats him harshly
Tiny Tim
Bob Cratchit
Fred
Ebenezer Scrooge
A beautiful woman who Scrooge loved deeply when he was a young man. She broke off the engagement after Scrooge became consumed with greed and wealth.
Fezziwig
Belle
Fan
Mrs. Cratchit
The jovial merchant with whom the young Scrooge apprenticed. He held wonderful Christmas parties for his family, friends,and staff.
Fezziwig
Belle
Fan
Mrs. Cratchit
What does 'Endeavoring' mean?
To attempt to reach a goal
A sarcastic or bitter tone
Sadness with no obvious cause
One who is learning a trade from a skilled employer
What is the meaning of 'Caustic'?
To attempt to reach a goal
A sarcastic or bitter tone
Sadness with no obvious cause
One who is learning a trade from a skilled employer
What is 'Melancholy'?
To attempt to reach a goal
A sarcastic or bitter tone
Sadness with no obvious cause
One who is learning a trade from a skilled employer
Who is an 'Apprentice'?
To attempt to reach a goal
A sarcastic or bitter tone
Sadness with no obvious cause
One who is learning a trade from a skilled employer
made known, expressed
conveyed
resolute
destitute
liberality
implored
having or showing a great desire to possess something belonging to someone else.
morose
malcontent
covetous
implored
apparition
The quality or state of being generous.
liberality
resolute
destitute
apparition
implored
to beg.
liberality
resolute
morose
apparition
implored
lacking something needed or desirable.
misanthrope
malcontent
morose
apparition
destitute
A person who is always unhappy.
misanthrope
malcontent
morose
apparition
destitute
a person who hoards wealth and spends very little
misanthrope
malcontent
morose
miser
destitute
Ghost or ghost like image of a person.
misanthrope
malcontent
morose
apparition
destitute
The author of "The Christmas Carol" is...
Marley Jacobs
Scrooge
Charles Dickens
Ms. Moore
Scrooge doesn't want to give Cratchit Christmas day off because...
Scrooge must pay him for the day even though he is not working.
Cratchit does not work very hard.
It is expected to be a busy day.
Scrooge does not take off days.
Who was Marley?
Scrooge's older brother
Scrooge's business partner
Scrooge's boss
Scrooge's father
What is revealed about Scrooge’s childhood when he is returned to his schoolhouse with the Spirit?
He was lonely and spent much time lost in books.
He was his father’s favorite.
He cared only about money.
He was afraid of ghosts.
What does Christmas "Humbug" mean ?
A word that means celebration
A word that means holiday
A word that means Nonsense
A word that means People
Who is the protagonist of the story?
Marley
Scrooge
Bob Cratchit
Fred (nephew)
Which character(s) would be an example of a flat character?
Marley
Fred (nephew)
Ghost of Christmas Present
Tiny Tim
In the story, what was the purpose of the Ghost of Christmas Present?
To show how people hate Scrooge.
To show the divide between the rich and poor.
To show the different settings of the story.
To develop the minor characters.
What was the purpose of the Ghost of Christmas Past?
To show the readers how Scrooge developed his hatred of Christmas.
To show readers how Scrooge earned his money.
To show readers how Scrooge was educated.
To show readers how Scrooge's sister Fan died.
Is Scrooge a static or dynamic character?
static
dynamic
What is one theme of A Christmas Carol?
Cooperation gets things done effectively.
People can change if they decide to do so.
A simple life is the happiest life.
Imagination is powerful but deceptive.
What happens first in the play?
Scrooge buys the prize turkey.
Bob Cratchit asks Scrooge for the day off.
Scrooge meets the Ghost of Christmas Past.
Which of these is an supporting detail or example of Scrooge's stingy ways?
He doesn't let Mr. Cratchit dot another i until he puts more coal on.
He doesn't let Mr. Cratchit put more coal on the fire.
He doesn't believe in Jacob's ghost.
Which statement is a fact? (fact vs. opinion)
Scrooge is the loneliest man alive.
Mr. Fezziwig was Scrooge's first boss.
Tiny Tim lives in a beautiful mansion.
How does Scrooge change after a visit from the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come? (cause and effect)
He goes to bed early so he won't be visited by any more ghosts.
He has an operation to fix his mean heart.
He becomes a kind and generous man.
True or False- The climax of "A Christmas Carol" is when Scrooge sees his future as shown to him by the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come.
True
False
What literary genre is "A Christmas Carol"?
fictional story
historical fictional story
nonfiction
fictional drama/play
Author's Purpose- What was Charles Dicken's purpose for writing "A Christmas Carol"?
to persuade readers to save their money
to entertain readers
to explain about ghosts
How does Scrooge's character traits change as the play progresses?
He goes from being charitable to being greedy
He goes from being odious and greedy to being charitable and kind
He goes from being personable to being isolated
He goes from being overbearing to being insidious
What lesson did Scrooge learn from the Spirit of Christmas Yet to Come?
Speak kindly of people because you never know what they are going through
You cannot trust those that are close to you
Be kind to people or else they will rob you
He needs to use his money to help those around him because his money is useless after he is dead
What type of literature is A Christmas Carol?
Poem
Play
Essay
Short Story
Who appears and speaks to Scrooge before the Christmas ghosts?
Marley
Sparsit
Child Scrooge
Gentleman Visitor
What did Scrooge do after Marley passed away?
Went to his funeral
Stayed home and mourned for several days
Quit celebrating Christmas
Went and looked after his affairs, his business
What is the role of the Ghosts?
Friends
Teachers
Doctors
Guests
What happens to Tiny Tim in the Christmas future vision?
He dies
He is very sick and misses Christmas
He is crippled in a carriage accident
He is forced to work in a workhouse
Who is Scrooge going to sent the prize turkey to in scene 6?
The orphanage
His nephew's house
The workhouse
The Cratchit family
What is the setting for Christmas Carol?
1600’s in China
1700’s in the United States
1800’s in England
1900’s in Germany
Which saying best expresses the theme of A Christmas Carol?
“It is better to give than to receive.”
“Generosity never benefits anyone.”
“You can’t change the future.”
“The past will always haunt you.”
How is the mood at Fezziwig’s different from the mood in Scrooge’s counting house?
Fezziwig’s was gloomy and dark, while Scrooge’s house was decorated for Christmas.
Fezziwig’s was festive and bright for a Christmas party, while Scrooge’s house is dark, cold, and gloomy.
Scrooge’s house and Fezziwig’s shop are identical.
What does the word 'solitude' mean?
a) a lot of something; wealth
b) the state of being alone
c) generous in giving
d) people lacking the necessities of life
What does the word 'surplus' mean?
b) not having one's name known
a) a lot of something; wealth
d) extra; more than is needed
c) generous in giving
At the beginning of the play, Scrooge had no heart for the poor, and acted a bit like this green fellow:
Mariah Carey
The Grinch
A Silver Bell
Shrek
