A Christmas Carol — Questions and answers

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What did Ebenezer Scrooge say to his nephew Fred when Fred wished him a Merry Christmas?

Choices

  1. "It is not convenient."
  2. "I'll see you tomorrow."
  3. "Good afternoon!"
  4. "Bah! Humbug!" ✓

Answer: "Bah! Humbug!"

From page 1

Who warned Ebenezer Scrooge that he would be haunted by Three Spirits?

Choices

  1. Fred
  2. Tiny Tim
  3. Jacob Marley's ghost ✓
  4. Bob Cratchit

Answer: Jacob Marley's ghost

From page 2

What did the Ghost of Christmas Past show Ebenezer Scrooge in the schoolroom?

Choices

  1. A Christmas party with many children
  2. A lonely young Scrooge reading a book ✓
  3. A boy singing a Christmas Carol
  4. His old teacher, Mr. Fezziwig

Answer: A lonely young Scrooge reading a book

From page 3

Who did Ebenezer Scrooge see dancing happily at a Christmas party in a bustling warehouse?

Choices

  1. A younger version of himself ✓
  2. Jacob Marley
  3. Bob Cratchit
  4. Fred

Answer: A younger version of himself

From page 4

Why did Belle say "Another idol has displaced me" to a younger Scrooge?

Choices

  1. He had found a new friend.
  2. He had moved to a different city.
  3. He was too busy with his work.
  4. He loved money more than he loved her. ✓

Answer: He loved money more than he loved her.

From page 5

What did the Ghost of Christmas Present show Ebenezer Scrooge about Tiny Tim?

Choices

  1. Tiny Tim would die if things stayed the same. ✓
  2. Tiny Tim would visit Scrooge.
  3. Tiny Tim would sing a song.
  4. Tiny Tim would get a new crutch.

Answer: Tiny Tim would die if things stayed the same.

From page 6

What did Fred say about his Uncle Scrooge at his Christmas party?

Choices

  1. He should come to the party next year.
  2. He is a comical old fellow, and I feel sorry for him. ✓
  3. He is a very kind man.
  4. He will never change his ways.

Answer: He is a comical old fellow, and I feel sorry for him.

From page 7

What were the names of the two wretched children the Ghost of Christmas Present showed Scrooge?

Choices

  1. Sorrow and Despair
  2. Poverty and Hunger
  3. Ignorance and Want ✓
  4. Fear and Greed

Answer: Ignorance and Want

From page 8

What name did Ebenezer Scrooge read on the neglected grave in the churchyard?

Choices

  1. JACOB MARLEY
  2. FRED
  3. TINY TIM
  4. EBENEZER SCROOGE ✓

Answer: EBENEZER SCROOGE

From page 9

What did Ebenezer Scrooge do for Bob Cratchit on Christmas morning?

Choices

  1. He paid a boy to send a prize turkey to Bob Cratchit's house. ✓
  2. He visited Bob Cratchit at home.
  3. He gave Bob Cratchit a raise.
  4. He invited Bob Cratchit to his own dinner.

Answer: He paid a boy to send a prize turkey to Bob Cratchit's house.

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