A Christmas Carol

A whimsical illustration of Ebenezer Scrooge with the spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come in a Victorian setting, with elements like a snowy street, Christmas decorations, and a cheerful Cratchit family in the background.

A Christmas Carol Quiz

Test your knowledge of Charles Dickens' timeless tale, A Christmas Carol! This engaging quiz consists of 30 multiple-choice questions that delve into the characters, themes, and events of the classic story.

Whether you're a fan of the book or just getting acquainted with it, this quiz is perfect for you! Challenge yourself and see how well you remember:

The spirits that visited Scrooge
Key events in Scrooge's transformation
Details about Charles Dickens' life

30 Questions8 MinutesCreated by StudyingSpirit202

Which of the spirits does not speak to Scrooge?

The Ghost of Christmas yet to Come

The Ghost of Christmas Present

The Ghost of Christmas Past

All the spirits speak to Scrooge

What is Jacob Marley forced to drag about as a result of his sinful life?

A huge safe full of lead

Heavy chains forged from ledgers and lockboxes

An cart piled with gold

A cross made of gold

Why does Scrooge like darkness?

It helps him sleep

It hides the ghosts from his eyes

It is cheap

It helps him to forget his past

Who is in the grave in Stave Four?

Ebenezer Scrooge

Bob Cratchit

Tiny Tim

Jacob Marley

In what year was A Christmas Carol written?

1830

1837

1843

1846

Why does Belle end her engagement to Scrooge?

Because she falls in love with Fred

Because she falls in love with Peter

Because Scrooge is too poor for her

Because Scrooge is consumed by greed

What is the Ghost of Christmas Present's throne made of?

Fred

The Cratchits

Belle

Jacob Marley

Which one of the spirits has a glowing head?

The Ghost of Christmas Present

Jacob Marley

The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come

The Ghost of Christmas Past

Who appears in Scrooge's door-knocker?

Jacob Marley's ghost

Death

The Ghost of Christmas Past

The Ghost of Christmas Present

What is Scrooge's typical response to "Merry Christmas"?

"Bah! Nonsense!"

"Pah! Life's too short!"

"Bah! Humbug!"

"Oh, fiddlesticks!"

What does the sign outside of the counting house say?

Ebenezer Scrooge, Esq.

Marley and Marley

Marley Counting House

Scrooge and Marley

How many years before the story began did Jacob Marley die?

Ten

Seven

Eight

Nine

Scrooge tells the two portly men that ___ and ___ are the only charities that he supports.

Prisons and workhouses

Hospitals and sanitariums

Churches and hospitals

Orphanages and work camps

Where does Scrooge first see Marley's face appear?

The mirror

The window

The door knocker

His wash basin

When does Scrooge go to bed?

Midnight

1 AM

2 AM

3 AM

What is unusual about the Ghost of Christmas Past's appearance?

Glowing head

Glowing hands

No face

No feet

How do the Ghost of Christmas Past and Scrooge travel?

By train

Horde and buggy

Running

Flying

How long does Scrooge wait before signs of the second ghost appear?

An hour

Thirty minutes

Fifteen minutes

Five minutes

The Ghost of Christmas Present sits upon a throne made of ___.

Gold

A feast

Human bones

Swords

What is the first place the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come takes Scrooge?

A pawn shop

The Cratchit's

The stock exchange

Scrooge's bedroom

What are the Cratchits dealing with when Scrooge visits their home with the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come?

Bob's unemployment

Death of Mrs. Cratchit

Death of Tim

Everyone has influenza

What is the last location that the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come shows Scrooge?

The Cratchit's

The graveyard

Hell

Fred's house

What does Scrooge shout at the top of his lungs once he is back from his final vision?

"Bah! Humbug!"

"God bless us, every one!"

"Happy birthday!"

"Merry Christmas!"

Who does Scrooge get to buy the Cratchits a turkey?

Marley

First boy he sees

Fred

The portly gentlemen

In what year was Charles Dickens born?

1850

1812

1802

1798

Where was Charles's father sent when Charles was 12?

A sanitarium

Australia

Tuberculosis quarantine

Prison

What does Scrooge refuse to spend money on at the beginning of the story?

A Christmas goose

Presents for his nephew

Decorations

Coal

As a punishment for his self-serving life, what is Marley forced to do?

Wander the earth

Burn in hell

Forget who he is

Repeat his life over

What are the names of the children living underneath the coat of The Ghost of Christmas Present?

Famine and Neglect

Greed and Avarice

Ignorance and Want

Bob and Susan

What does Scrooge buy for the Cratchits at the end of the story?

A turkey

New crutches for Tim

A Christmas pudding

A new home

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