WorksheetsQuiz_Plot_A Christmas Carol
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 9mins
What kind of person is Ebenezer Scrooge described as in the exposition of A Christmas Carol?
A kind and generous man who loves Christmas
A cold, greedy, miserable old man who hates Christmas
A cheerful man who enjoys spending time with his nephew
A lonely boy who regrets his past decisions
Who visits Scrooge on Christmas Eve to warn him about the three spirits?
The Ghost of Christmas Past
The Ghost of Christmas Present
Jacob Marley, his old partner
Fred, his cheerful nephew
What does the Ghost of Christmas Past show Scrooge during the rising action?
Joyful Christmas celebrations in other homes
Scenes from his childhood and young adulthood
The Cratchit family and Tiny Tim’s illness
His cheerful nephew Fred inviting him to Christmas dinner
What does Scrooge learn about Tiny Tim from the Ghost of Christmas Present?
Tiny Tim is seriously ill
Tiny Tim is a lonely boy
Tiny Tim is a cheerful apprentice
Tiny Tim is Scrooge’s nephew
What does Scrooge see about himself during the scenes shown by the Ghost of Christmas Past?
He sees himself as a kind and generous man
He sees himself as a lonely boy and a happier apprentice
He sees himself as a cheerful man who loves Christmas
He sees himself as a man who always helped the poor
What does the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come show Scrooge about Tiny Tim's future?
Tiny Tim becomes a successful man.
Tiny Tim has died.
Tiny Tim moves to another town.
Tiny Tim becomes Scrooge's apprentice.
What promise does Scrooge make after seeing the vision of his fate?
To become a wealthy businessman.
To live with kindness and generosity.
To leave his town and start over.
To ignore the spirits and continue his ways.
What action does Scrooge take on Christmas morning to show his change of heart?
He decides to leave town.
He donates to charity and buys a turkey for the Cratchits.
He writes a letter to the spirits.
He spends the day alone reflecting on his visions.
How does Scrooge become known after his transformation?
As a wealthy and powerful man.
As a generous, caring man.
As a mysterious and reclusive figure.
As a strict and disciplined businessman.
What role does Scrooge take in Tiny Tim's life after his transformation?
He becomes Tiny Tim's teacher.
He becomes like a second father to Tiny Tim.
He sends Tiny Tim to live with relatives.
He ignores Tiny Tim's needs.
Exposition: check all that apply
Ebenezer Scrooge is a cold, greedy, miserable old man who hates Christmas.
Terrified by the vision of his fate, Scrooge promises the final spirit that he will change and live with kindness and generosity.
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He refuses to give to the poor, is unkind to his clerk Bob Cratchit, and rejects an invitation from his cheerful nephew, Fred.
Inciting Incident (check all that apply):
Shows a dark future where Tiny Tim has died.
Scrooge sees people stealing his belongings after his own lonely death.
On Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his old partner, Jacob Marley, who warns him that he will be haunted by three spirits if he does not change his ways.
Finally, he is shown his own neglected grave.
Rising Action (check all that apply):
Scrooge wakes up on Christmas morning full of joy and relief.
Shows Scrooge scenes from his childhood and young adulthood.
Shows a dark future where Tiny Tim has died.
Shows joyful Christmas celebrations in other homes.
Climax (check all that apply):
Scrooge sees people stealing his belongings after his own lonely death.
Scrooge wakes up on Christmas morning full of joy and relief.
Terrified by the vision of his fate, Scrooge promises the final spirit that he will change and live with kindness and generosity.
Scrooge becomes known as a generous, caring man.
Falling Action (check all that apply):
Scrooge becomes known as a generous, caring man.
Scrooge wakes up on Christmas morning full of joy and relief.
He helps the Cratchit family and becomes like a second father to Tiny Tim, who survives thanks to Scrooge’s change of heart.
He immediately begins to make amends—donating to charity, buying a turkey for the Cratchits, and greeting people cheerfully.
Resolution (check all that apply):
Scrooge becomes known as a generous, caring man.
Terrified by the vision of his fate, Scrooge promises the final spirit that he will change and live with kindness and generosity.
He helps the Cratchit family and becomes like a second father to Tiny Tim, who survives thanks to Scrooge’s change of heart.
Finally, he is shown his own neglected grave.
