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A Christmas Carol - The Book Trivia Quiz

This quiz regards the book 'A Christmas Carol' itself, not the many film versions. Be warned...having watched one of these film versions may not be enough to get you through all of the questions in this rather difficult quiz!

A multiple-choice quiz by thejazzkickazz. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
thejazzkickazz

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
60,495

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. When Marley's ghost first appears to Scrooge, the somewhat panicked Ebenezer does not believe his eyes. Instead, he suggests that the vision of Marley's ghost may be caused by a stomach ailment brought on by some undigested food. Which of the following does Scrooge not compare Marley to in his desperation? Hint

a crumb of cheese

a morsel of cracker

a blot of mustard

a bit of beef

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Question 2 of 10

2. From Marley's words...at what time could Scrooge expect the visit by the second spirit? Hint

One

Twelve

Two

Six

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Ghost of Christmas Past takes Scrooge back to his old primary school where he encounters his child self engrossed in his readings. This sparks Scrooge's memory of two books of his childhood, which two? Hint

Moll Flanders and Frankenstein

Gulliver's Travels and Silas Marner

Dracula and Sense and Sensibility

Arabian Nights and Robinson Crusoe

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Ghost of Christmas Past also takes Scrooge to see his old boss Fezziwig, and to recall the celebration of one Christmas at his old place of employment. Here Scrooge also sees his fellow apprentice and old friend enjoying the merriments. What was this fellow's name? Hint

William Lewis

Roger Dalton

Dick Wilkins

Fred Hodgen

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Ghost of Christmas Past leads Scrooge to one final vision, that of his ex-fiance releasing him from his promise of marriage. Her name is mentioned once here, what is it? Hint

Jane

Belle

May

Frieda

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Question 6 of 10

6. The second ghost, the Ghost of Christmas Present, appears next after a short but fitful sleep for Scrooge. What is unusual about this ghost, who sits upon a throne of Christmas delicacies? Hint

He is transparent

He appears child-like

He is cloaked in a black, musty robe

He is a giant

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Ghost of Christmas Present takes Scrooge to the Cratchit's home to observe their Christmas feast. Scrooge is amazed at the pleasant way in which they enjoy their meager feast, despite their poverty and the ill health of the child Tiny Tim. Along with the goose, there is another item which concludes the feast. What is this dessert item that the children fear may be broken, undone or stolen away? Hint

Pound cake

Ice cream

Mincemeat pie

Pudding

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Question 8 of 10

8. Scrooge and the Ghost of Christmas Present take one last trip to visit Scrooge's nephew Fred, his wife and their friends. The Christmas festivities are jolly at their place, with games and music. During their game of blind-man's buff, what is the name of the gentleman who goes after Scrooge's niece's sister? Hint

Ivan

Topper

Cappy

Jacques

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Question 9 of 10

9. The final ghost, the Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come, clad eerily in a hooded black shroud, takes Scrooge on a tour of the future. Scrooge is not pleased by these visions, that include all but which of the following? Hint

The distribution of Scrooge's fortune to the poor

The bemused conversation of merchants regarding Scrooge's death

The selling off of Scrooge's garments and bed cloths

The viewing of Scrooge's grave stone

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Question 10 of 10

10. Scrooge wakes up from this last visitation to find it is Christmas morning...he had not lost a single day! Overjoyed, Scrooge pays a visit to his nephew Fred's, to join in the Christmas feast. Before this, Scrooge orders something very special for the Cratchits...what is this item?

Answer: (A food item - 'the one as big as me' says the boy who runs to get it!)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: a morsel of cracker

'You may be an undigested bit of beef, a blot of mustard, a crumb of cheese, a fragment of an underdone potato. There's more of gravy than of grave about you, whatever you are!' Marley's ghost did not take well to this speculation, and let out a scream that rattled Scrooge to the 'very marrow of his bones.'

2. From Marley's words...at what time could Scrooge expect the visit by the second spirit?

Answer: One

'Expect the first to-morrow when the bell tolls One. Expect the second on the next night at the same hour. The third upon the next night when the last stroke of Twelve has ceased to vibrate.' And the ghosts do show up at the very hour!

Answer: Arabian Nights and Robinson Crusoe

Scrooge also sees his child self being met by his beloved little sister Fan, who takes him home for Christmas.

Answer: Dick Wilkins

Scrooge is much softened by this vision of revelry at his former place of employment.

5. The Ghost of Christmas Past leads Scrooge to one final vision, that of his ex-fiance releasing him from his promise of marriage. Her name is mentioned once here, what is it?

Answer: Belle

Scrooge is forced to view Belle later in life with the man who she eventually married...here he has much regret. Returning back to Scrooge's quarters, Scrooge exclaims 'Haunt me no longer!' and proceeds to dampen the light of the Ghost of Christmas Past using the 'extinguisher-cap' that had accompanied the ghost.

6. The second ghost, the Ghost of Christmas Present, appears next after a short but fitful sleep for Scrooge. What is unusual about this ghost, who sits upon a throne of Christmas delicacies?

Answer: He is a giant

His stature dwarfs that of Scrooge, but he is not intimidating in the least...in fact, he is inviting. The ghost entreats Scrooge, 'Come in! Come in and know me better, man!' His robe was not black and musty, but deep green and trimmed with white fur.

Answer: Pudding

Such a meager pudding, yet the Cratchits enjoy it nevertheless! Scrooge, taken by the charm of the small child Tim, inquires of the ghost whether Tim might live. The ghost thinks not and reminds Scrooge of his comments the day before...'What then? If he be like to die, he had better do it, and decrease the surplus population.'

Answer: Topper

That Topper is a lively fellow, he cheats at the game in order to capture the heart of the 'plump sister'. Scrooge is envious of the games...the ghosts are having their effect.

Answer: The distribution of Scrooge's fortune to the poor

Scrooge is dismayed by the fact that no one seems aggrieved by his death. Scrooge finally realizes that his life of greed meant nothing, that there is more to life than money...and he promises to turn over a new leaf, exclaiming 'I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.'

Answer: turkey

Scrooge finally knows the meaning of Christmas, and does keep the spirit of it alive for all the rest of his years. Scrooge also protects and nurtures the Cratchit family, and helps Tiny Tim to survive. The wonderful final line reads, 'And so, as Tiny Tim observed, God Bless Us, Every One!'

Source: Author thejazzkickazz

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