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A Christmas Carol Quiz (Chapters 3–5)

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why does Scrooge feel worried when he asks the Ghost of Christmas Present about Tiny Tim’s future?

a)

He thinks Bob Cratchit is lying about Tim’s illness.

b)

He suddenly feels responsible for Tim’s fate.

c)

He believes the ghost wants to punish him.

d)

He thinks Tiny Tim will move far away.

2.

What does the Cratchit family’s Christmas dinner show about their character?

a)

They care only about food.

b)

They are unhappy with their situation.

c)

They find joy even with little money.

d)

They blame Scrooge for their problems.

3.

What is the main message the ghost gives when showing Scrooge the figures Ignorance and Want?

a)

Poverty always leads to crime.

b)

Society must take responsibility for its most vulnerable people.

c)

Children should not travel with spirits.

d)

Scrooge should give money only to prisons and workhouses.

4.

Why does the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come frighten Scrooge more than the others?

a)

It speaks too loudly.

b)

It shows him scenes from his childhood.

c)

It is silent and shows a dark future.

d)

It tries to take him away forever.

5.

What do the thieves and liars reveal about the dead man they talk about?

a)

He was generous and well-loved.

b)

He left behind a large family.

c)

People respected him deeply.

d)

They feel no sadness at his death.

6.

Why is Bob Cratchit crying in Chapter 4?

a)

His job has been taken away.

b)

Tiny Tim has died.

c)

Scrooge has punished him unfairly.

d)

His family is leaving London.

7.

What lesson does Scrooge learn when he sees his own name on the gravestone?

a)

He must protect his money more carefully.

b)

He should travel more while he can.

c)

He can still change the course of his life.

d)

He will become famous after his death.

8.

When Scrooge wakes up in Chapter 5, what makes him so joyful?

a)

He realizes he is still alive and can change his behavior.

b)

He hears Fred playing music outside.

c)

He has received a letter from Bob Cratchit.

d)

He thinks the spirits have given him a treasure.

9.

Why does Scrooge send the large turkey to the Cratchit family?

a)

He wants to win a contest.

b)

He wants revenge on Bob Cratchit.

c)

He wants to surprise them with kindness.

d)

He wants to show off his wealth.

10.

How does the gentleman react when Scrooge whispers his donation amount?

a)

He refuses to accept it.

b)

He is shocked by Scrooge’s generosity.

c)

He says it is far too small.

d)

He laughs because he thinks Scrooge is joking.

11.

What does Scrooge mean when he says he will “honour Christmas in my heart”?

a)

He will hold a party every year.

b)

He will remember the lessons of kindness and generosity every day.

c)

He will give gifts only to rich people.

d)

He will never work on Christmas again.

12.

Why does Scrooge arrive early at the office the next morning?

a)

He wants to catch Bob Cratchit coming in late so he can surprise him.

b)

He wants to fire Bob immediately.

c)

He plans to quit his job.

d)

He needs extra time to finish his accounts.

13.

How does Scrooge show he has truly changed?

a)

He sells his house.

b)

He becomes a second father to Tiny Tim.

c)

He decides to move away from London.

d)

He promises to ignore the poor.

14.

Which theme is most strongly expressed at the end of the story?

a)

Wealth is more important than relationships.

b)

People never change, no matter what they experience.

c)

Compassion and generosity can transform a person.

d)

Ghosts always punish the selfish.

15.

Why does the community react with surprise when they see Scrooge after Christmas?

a)

He has become friendly and generous instead of cold and selfish.

b)

He has left town for many years.

c)

He is suddenly very wealthy.

d)

He refuses to celebrate Christmas.