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WorksheetsA Christmas Carol: Ultimate Quiz
Total questions: 77
Worksheet time: 39mins
What do we learn about Marley at the very start of the novella?
He has returned from abroad
He is Scrooge’s brother
He is dead
He is in prison
What is Scrooge’s attitude toward Christmas in Stave 1?
He loves the spirit of it
He thinks it’s a waste of time and money
He spends it with family
He gives to the poor
What does Scrooge say to the portly gentlemen who ask for a donation?
Come back tomorrow.
Bah! Humbug!
Are there no prisons? Are there no workhouses?
I will donate double next year.
What is Fred’s main reason for celebrating Christmas?
It is good for business
It makes him money
It brings people together in kindness
It is fashionable
What does Marley say is the purpose of his ghostly visit to Scrooge?
To offer him a business deal
To warn him and help him change
To haunt him forever
To take him to the underworld
Which big idea does the quotation “Mankind was my business.” best support?
Family & Friendship
Social Responsibility & Charity
Redemption
Celebration
Which big idea does the quotation “Keep Christmas in your own way, and let me keep it in mine.” best support?
Family & Friendship
Social Responsibility & Charity
Redemption
Individuality
Which big idea does the quotation “If they would rather die, they had better do it, and decrease the surplus population.” best support?
Social Responsibility & Charity
Family & Friendship
Redemption
Celebration
Which big idea does the quotation “A merry Christmas, uncle! God save you!” said Scrooge’s nephew. best support?
Family & Friendship
Social Responsibility & Charity
Redemption
Celebration
Which big idea does the quotation “You will be haunted... by Three Spirits.” best support?
Family & Friendship
Social Responsibility & Charity
Redemption
Celebration
Which of the following statements is TRUE about Scrooge?
Scrooge enjoys the cold and keeps his office freezing.
Scrooge loves warm weather and keeps his office cozy.
Scrooge is always cheerful and friendly.
Scrooge is generous to everyone he meets.
What does Marley wear as a ghost?
A chain made of cashboxes, keys, and ledgers
A crown of holly
A red scarf and mittens
A golden robe
How does the quote “Bah! Humbug!” best describe Scrooge’s attitude?
He is excited about Christmas and celebrations.
He is indifferent to Christmas.
He is dismissive and negative about Christmas.
He is hopeful for the future.
What does the quote “I wear the chain I forged in life... I made it link by link.” reveal about Marley’s feelings?
Marley is proud of his actions in life.
Marley regrets his actions and believes in redemption.
Marley is happy with his choices.
Marley blames others for his fate.
What does the quote “What right have you to be merry? What reason have you to be merry? You’re poor enough.” reveal about Scrooge’s values?
Scrooge values kindness over money.
Scrooge believes happiness is only for the wealthy.
Scrooge thinks everyone should be merry.
Scrooge values friendship above all.
How does the quote “It is required of every man... that the spirit within him should walk abroad among his fellow men.” reflect Dickens’ view on social responsibility?
People should only care for themselves.
People have a duty to help and care for others.
People should avoid social contact.
People should focus on making money.
What does Fred’s statement about Christmas time show about his values?
He thinks Christmas is a waste of time.
He values kindness, forgiveness, and family.
He dislikes social gatherings.
He prefers to be alone during holidays.
What does the Ghost of Christmas Past look like?
Tall and hooded
Childlike yet old
A jolly giant
A skeleton
Where does the Spirit first take Scrooge?
His office
His schoolroom
Fred’s house
Belle’s home
Who is Fezziwig?
Scrooge’s nephew
A miserly banker
Scrooge’s old employer
A schoolteacher
Who is Belle?
Fred’s wife
A ghost
Scrooge’s lost love
A relative of Bob Cratchit
What is Scrooge's reaction to seeing Belle?
Joyful laughter
Indifference
Regret and sadness
Confusion
Which big idea does the quotation "A solitary child..." best support?
Redemption
Social Responsibility & Charity
Family & Friendship
Wealth & Greed
Which big idea does the quotation "He has the power to render us happy..." best support?
Redemption
Social Responsibility & Charity
Family & Friendship
Ambition
Which big idea does the quotation "Another idol has displaced me..." best support?
Redemption
Social Responsibility & Charity
Family & Friendship
Wealth & Greed
Which big idea does the quotation "I should like to say a word to my clerk..." best support?
Redemption
Social Responsibility & Charity
Family & Friendship
Ambition
Which big idea does the quotation "Why do you delight to torture me?" best support?
Redemption
Social Responsibility & Charity
Family & Friendship
Wealth & Greed
The ghost has no face.
True
False
Not mentioned
Sometimes true
Scrooge never had a sister.
True
False
Not mentioned
Sometimes true
Fezziwig is cruel.
True
False
Not mentioned
Sometimes true
Scrooge regrets how he treated Belle.
True
False
Not mentioned
Sometimes true
Scrooge enjoys revisiting the past.
True
False
Not mentioned
Sometimes true
Who does the Ghost of Christmas Present first show Scrooge?
Fred
The Cratchit family
Ignorance and Want
Belle
What does the Ghost of Christmas Present carry?
A chain
A torch
A candle
A sword
What is notable about Tiny Tim?
He is very wealthy
He is Scrooge's son
He is ill and kind-hearted
He mocks Christmas
What do Ignorance and Want represent?
Scrooge's youth
Fred and Belle
Dangers of neglect and poverty
Joy and laughter
What does Scrooge begin to feel during this stave?
Anger
Hope and concern
Triumph
Disbelief
Which of the following statements about the Cratchits at Christmas is true?
The Cratchits are miserable at Christmas.
The Cratchits are wealthy at Christmas.
The Cratchits are happy and grateful at Christmas.
The Cratchits ignore Christmas.
What does Scrooge find in Fred’s Christmas?
He finds it boring.
He finds joy in it.
He finds it frightening.
He finds it confusing.
How are Ignorance and Want described in the text?
They are well-dressed.
They are symbolic children.
They are invisible.
They are animals.
What does Fred do to Scrooge at Christmas?
He makes fun of Scrooge cruelly.
He invites Scrooge to dinner.
He ignores Scrooge.
He gives Scrooge a gift.
By the end of the stave, what happens to the Spirit?
The Spirit disappears.
The Spirit becomes angry.
The Spirit ages.
The Spirit becomes a child.
What message is Dickens delivering through the symbolic children, Ignorance and Want?
That children should be ignored.
That society must address ignorance and want.
That only the rich matter.
That Christmas is unimportant.
What does the line “God bless us every one!” reveal about Tiny Tim and the Cratchit family?
They are selfish.
They are grateful and loving.
They are angry.
They are wealthy.
Why does the Spirit repeat Scrooge’s own words to him: “If he be like to die, he had better do it, and decrease the surplus population”?
To make Scrooge laugh.
To show Scrooge the impact of his words.
To confuse Scrooge.
To praise Scrooge.
What does Scrooge’s reaction to obeying the Spirit’s orders and facing the second ghost show about his development?
He is unchanged.
He is becoming more open to change.
He is more cruel.
He is more selfish.
What does the Spirit show Scrooge about the Cratchits when he says, “They are happy, grateful, pleased with one another”?
The Cratchits are unhappy.
The Cratchits are grateful and content despite their hardships.
The Cratchits are angry with each other.
The Cratchits are rich.
What does the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come look like?
Cheerful and bright
Childlike and small
Tall, silent, and hooded
Dressed in chains
What does Scrooge see that shocks him?
His childhood home
His gravestone
Fred's wedding
Fezziwig's death
How do businessmen speak of the dead man?
With affection
With horror
With indifference
With kindness
What happens to the belongings of the dead man?
Buried with him
Stolen and sold
Given to charity
Passed to family
What does Scrooge promise at the end of this stave?
Revenge
To learn more about ghosts
To change his ways
To leave London
Which big idea does the quotation "Are these the shadows of the things that Will be...?" best support?
Family & Friendship
Social Responsibility & Charity
Redemption
Wealth & Power
Which big idea does the quotation "Let me sponge away the writing on this stone!" best support?
Social Responsibility & Charity
Redemption
Family & Friendship
Justice & Law
Which big idea does the quotation "I am not the man I was." best support?
Redemption
Social Responsibility & Charity
Family & Friendship
Power & Greed
Which big idea does the quotation "The case of this unhappy man..." best support?
Family & Friendship
Social Responsibility & Charity
Redemption
Adventure & Exploration
Which big idea does the quotation "Why wasn’t he natural in his lifetime?" best support?
Family & Friendship
Social Responsibility & Charity
Redemption
Wealth & Power
Why does Scrooge fear the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come?
Because the ghost is silent and mysterious.
Because the ghost is friendly and cheerful.
Because the ghost gives him gifts.
Because the ghost reminds him of his childhood.
How does Dickens use the imagined future of Scrooge lying in a dark empty house to teach him a lesson?
By showing Scrooge that no one will care about him if he does not change.
By making Scrooge laugh at his own loneliness.
By rewarding Scrooge with a party.
By giving Scrooge more money.
How does the comment "Every person has a right to take care of themselves. He always did." reflect Scrooge’s earlier values?
It shows that Scrooge believed in only helping himself.
It shows that Scrooge always helped others.
It shows that Scrooge loved to share his wealth.
It shows that Scrooge was always generous.
How has Scrooge changed by the point when he says, "Spirit!... Assure me that I yet may change these shadows you have shown me."
He wants to change his future and become a better person.
He wants to ignore the ghost’s warnings.
He wants to become richer.
He wants to travel the world.
What is Scrooge saying about himself when he says, "I am not the man I was."
He has changed and wants to be a better person.
He wants to move to a new city.
He is proud of his old ways.
He is angry at the ghosts.
What day does Scrooge wake up on?
Christmas Eve
Boxing Day
Christmas Day
New Year's Day
What does Scrooge send to the Cratchits?
A letter
A turkey
Money
A goose
How does Scrooge greet Fred?
With rudeness
With silence
With joy and warmth
He ignores him
How does Scrooge surprise Bob Cratchit?
By shouting at him
By raising his salary
By firing him
By leaving town
What is the final tone of the stave?
Joyful and redemptive
Confused and dark
Angry and bitter
Mysterious and unresolved
Which big idea does the quotation "I will live in the Past, the Present, and the Future!" best support?
Redemption
Social Responsibility & Charity
Family & Friendship
Wealth & Power
Which big idea does the quotation "A merry Christmas to everybody!" best support?
Family & Friendship
Redemption
Social Responsibility & Charity
Justice & Fairness
True or False: Scrooge sends a chicken to the Cratchits.
True
False
True or False: Fred refuses Scrooge's visit.
True
False
Which of the following best describes what Scrooge does at the end of the story?
Scrooge keeps his promise to the spirits.
Scrooge leaves town forever.
Scrooge forgets about the spirits.
Scrooge becomes more selfish.
How does the simile “I am as light as a feather, I am as happy as an angel” reveal Scrooge’s new mindset?
It shows he is still angry and bitter.
It shows he feels free and joyful.
It shows he is confused and lost.
It shows he is tired and weak.
What does Scrooge’s act of sending a gift to Bob Cratchit without revealing himself show about his character now?
He wants to embarrass Bob.
He is still selfish.
He is generous and humble.
He is trying to trick Bob.
How does the line “Not a farthing less. A great many back-payments are included in it.” show a change in Scrooge’s attitude toward the poor?
He ignores the poor.
He wants to punish the poor.
He is willing to help and make up for past neglect.
He thinks the poor should help themselves.
Why does Dickens describe Fred’s Christmas as “Wonderful party, wonderful games, wonderful unanimity”?
To show that Fred’s Christmas is boring.
To highlight the joy and togetherness of the celebration.
To criticize Fred’s choices.
To show that Scrooge dislikes parties.
How does the closing line “He became as good a friend, as good a master, and as good a man” sum up Scrooge’s transformation?
It shows he became meaner.
It shows he stayed the same.
It shows he became kind and caring to everyone.
It shows he left town.
