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- 1. Multiple Choice
How did Mr. Scrooge react when his nephew asked him to come for Christmas dinner?
Are there no prisons, no workhouses?
Sure, what time?
Bah, humbug!
I don’t think so!
- 2. Multiple Choice
On what condition did Scrooge agree to give his clerk Christmas day off?
He would never ask again.
He would come in early the next day to make up the time off.
He would invite Scrooge over for Christmas dinner.
He would complete two extra business reports.
- 3. Multiple Choice
Why does Scrooge like darkness?
It helps him sleep.
It helps him to forget his past.
It hides the ghosts.
It is cheap.
- 4. Multiple Choice
When the gentlemen came into his office collecting for the needy, how did Scrooge respond?
He said his money prevented him from living in poverty because he didn't give it away.
He said he supported the prisons and workhouses where they could go, or they could die to decrease the surplus population.
He said the poor and the needy have never done anything for him, so he does not have to do anything for them.
He closed the door on their faces.
- 5. Multiple Choice
What is significant about Marley's ghost visiting Scrooge on Christmas Eve?
It was Marley’s favorite time of year.
Marley died on Christmas Eve.
Scrooge thinks it is when all spirits haunt the living.
It is Scrooge’s favorite time of year.
- 6. Multiple Choice
What does this line spoken by Marley's ghost mean? "I wear the chains I forged in life."
He loved his job while he was alive.
He is a prisoner in death to the life he lived on Earth.
He wishes he had worked more before his death.
He is chained to Scrooge for life.
- 7. Multiple Choice
Marley's ghost responded to Scrooge's statement that he was a good businessman by saying, "Mankind was my business." What does this mean?
He should have worked harder.
He should have been harder on his employees.
Everyone has the task of being kind to one another.
Everyone has the task of buying presents for one another.
- 8. Multiple Choice
The "idol" that Belle says she was replaced with in Scrooge's heart was really . . .
money
his job
another girl
a cap
- 9. Multiple Choice
What is the mood of the following excerpt? "Light flashed up in the room upon the instant, and the curtains of his bed were drawn aside, I tell you, by a hand."
gloomy
frightening
humorous
inspirational
- 10. Multiple Choice
What can the reader infer is the author's message in the following excerpt? "They were not a handsome family; they were not well dressed; their shoes were far from waterproof; their clothes were scanty...but they were happy, grateful, pleased with one another, and contented with the time. . . "
although the family is poor, they are also foolish and they deserve what they get
although the family is wealthy, they are also cruel and vicious to others
although the family is poor, they are also rich in love and gratitude
although the family is wealthy, they are lacking in love
- 11. Multiple Choice
Scrooge's nephew said of Scrooge, "I'm sorry for him; I couldn't be angry with him if I tried. Who suffers by his ill whims? Himself, always." What does this statement imply?
Scrooge hurts everyone around him
Others are not affected by Scrooge's actions
Scrooge is only hurting himself by his behavior
Others respect Scrooge for his stand in life
- 12. Multiple Choice
What famous line from the novel does Tiny Tim shout out?
God bless us, everyone!
Everyone is happy at Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
Happy New Year!
- 13. Multiple Choice
What figurative language device is being used in this sentence from the novel? “But soon the steeples called good people all to church and chapel, and away they came, flocking through the streets in their best clothes, and with their gayest faces.“
Hyperbole
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which is the best summary of these words from Scrooge to the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come? "I fear you more than any specter I have seen. But as I know your purpose is to do me good, and as I hope to live to be another man from what I was, I am prepared to bear you company and do it with a thankful heart."
Scrooge is becoming a better person even before the Ghost has shown him his future.
I fear you more than any of the previous ghosts I have seen because you look scary.
He fears what it will take to become a better man because this is a new idea to him.
I fear you the most because you do not speak; you simply point.
- 15. Multiple Choice
Bob Cratchit meets Scrooge's nephew, Fred, on the street, and they discuss the deaths of Tiny Tim and Scrooge. After this conversation between the two men, what does Bob Cratchit say of Fred?
He is just like his uncle.
He was a busy man with much to do for his uncle's funeral.
He had a kind way about him that was quite delightful.
He has become a rich man now with his uncle dead.
- 16. Multiple Choice
Why is the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come the most frightening for Scrooge?
He was the meanest of the spirits.
Scrooge knew his life was over, and he was going to die.
The future is more frightening because it is unknown.
This Spirit looked very scary.
- 17. Multiple Choice
No matter how rude Scrooge behaves toward his nephew, Fred continues to be kind to him. After seeing Scrooge's past, the reader can infer he behaves this way because:
Fred wants to kill him with kindness, and then in the end, leave him disappointed.
Fred knows how much his mother loved Scrooge, and he wants to honor that because she is gone.
Fred promised his wife he'd always be kind to Scrooge.
Fred realizes that he is Scrooge's long lost son.
- 18. Multiple Choice
When Scrooge visits the Cratchit house in Stave 4, why is it so quiet?
They just woke up and they are still sleepy.
The children all got into trouble.
Tiny Tim has just died, and they are sad.
No one is home in the Cratchit house.
- 19. Multiple Choice
Throughout the 3rd spirit’s visit, we infer that Scrooge is the dead man in all the scenes. But what happens to confirm our suspicions that Scrooge is indeed the dead man everyone is referring to?
We see his obituary listed in the local paper.
Scrooge lifts the sheet from the dead man's face.
The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come shows Scrooge his tombstone.
The town celebrates the death of Ebenezer Scrooge with a party
- 20. Multiple Choice
At the end of the book, Scrooge offers a large donation to the poor. He says he is giving so much to make up for not giving in the past. What does this scene suggest to the reader?
that you should save all of your money until you are too old to spend it
that it is possible to make up for past mistakes
that you should only make a very large donation to the poor, or none at all
that only the very wealthy should donate to the poor
- 21. Multiple Choice
At the end of the story, it was said of Scrooge:
that he will never be the same
that he knows how to keep Christmas well
that he has finally gone crazy
that the change will not last, and he will go back to his old ways
- 22. Multiple Choice
Which is the BEST theme for "A Christmas Carol"?
The blessing of giving over receiving.
Money can buy happiness.
A man learns a lesson on Christmas Eve.
Generosity
- 23. Multiple Choice
What is the setting of “A Christmas Carol”?
1843 in London, England, on Christmas Eve
1943 in Paris, France, on Christmas Eve
1843 in London, England, on New Year’s Eve
1843 in Paris, France, on New Year’s Eve
- 24. Multiple Choice
In “A Christmas Carol”, which character would be the BEST foil for the main character, Scrooge? (A foil character is a character who has opposite traits from the main character.)
Marley
Scrooge’s nephew, Fred
the ghost of Christmas Past
the owner of the pawn shop
- 25. Multiple Choice
What is the narration of this novel?
1st person
3rd person limited
3rd person objective
3rd person omniscient
- 26. Multiple Choice
Elements of Plot: Scrooge must learn that it is better to give than to receive.
exposition
conflict
rising action
climax
- 27. Multiple Choice
Elements of Plot: Scrooge is visited by the three spirits.
exposition
rising action
climax
falling action
resolution
- 28. Multiple Choice
Elements of Plot: Fred invites Scrooge to Christmas dinner.
exposition
conflict
resolution
falling action
- 29. Multiple Choice
Elements of Plot: Scrooge has Christmas dinner with Fred and his family, and gives Bob a raise.
resolution
falling action
conflict
exposition
- 30. Multiple Choice
Elements of Plot:
Scrooge said he will honor Christmas in his heart every day in the year, and the spirits of the past, present, and future will all strive within him.
rising action
climax
falling action
conflict
- 31. Multiple Choice
Elements of Plot: Scrooge realizes he has been saved, and orders a Turkey to be sent to Bob Cratchit.
conflict
exposition
resolution
climax
- 32. Multiple Choice
I am condemned to wander the world bound in chains.
Tiny Tim
Jacob Marley
The Portly Gentleman
Fred
- 33. Multiple Choice
People can look at me and remember who made the lame walk.
Tiny Tim
Bob Cratchit
Mr. Fezziwig
Fannie
- 34. Multiple Choice
I used to have a cold-hearted approach to life.
Jacob Marley
Bob Cratchit
Ebenezer Scrooge
The Portly Gentleman
- 35. Multiple Choice
I sold Mr. Scrooge’s bed curtains.
the charwoman
Belle
Fannie
The Ghost of Christmas Past
- 36. Multiple Choice
I wear a fancy green robe, but my lifespan is only limited to one day.
The Ghost of Christmas Pas
The Ghost of Christmas Present
The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
Tiny Tim
- 37. Multiple Choice
I asked Mr. Scrooge to donate to the poor.
The Portly Gentleman
Fred
Mr. Fezziwig
the charwoman
- 38. Multiple Choice
I am famous for my great Christmas parties.
Fannie
Belle
Mrs. Cratchit
Mr. Fezziwig
- 39. Multiple Choice
I have a glowing head, and showed Mr. Scrooge images of his childhood.
The Ghost of Christmas Past
The Ghost of Christmas Present
The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
the charwoman
- 40. Multiple Choice
I was not thrilled when my husband made a toast to Mr. Scrooge.
Belle
Fannie
the charwoman
Mrs. Cratchit
- 41. Multiple Choice
I got a raise in salary!
Ebenezer Scrooge
Jacob Marley
Bob Cratchit
Fred
- 42. Multiple Choice
I told Ebenezer, “another idol has replaced me.”
Fannie
Belle
Mrs. Cratchit
Jacob Marley
- 43. Multiple Choice
Without saying a word, I present Mr. Scrooge with an ominous view of his lonely life.
The Ghost of Christmas Past
The Ghost of Christmas Present
The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
the charwoman
- 44. Multiple Choice
I love Christmas and invite my uncle to dinner every year.
Jacob Marley
Bob Cratchit
Tiny Tim
Fred
- 45. Multiple Choice
I am Ebenezer’s sister and Fred’s mother.
Mrs. Cratchit
Belle
the charwoman
Fannie
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