A Christmas Carol Flashcards
Who is the author of ‘A Christmas Carol’?
Charles Dickens
What is the name of the main character in ‘A Christmas Carol’?
Ebenezer Scrooge
True or False: ‘A Christmas Carol’ was published in the 19th century.
True
What is the primary theme of ‘A Christmas Carol’?
Redemption and the spirit of Christmas
Fill in the blank: Scrooge is visited by three _____ on Christmas Eve.
ghosts
Which ghost represents the past?
Ghost of Christmas Past
Which ghost represents the present?
Ghost of Christmas Present
Which ghost represents the future?
Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
What is Scrooge’s relationship with Bob Cratchit?
Bob Cratchit is Scrooge’s underpaid clerk.
What does Scrooge initially think about Christmas?
He believes it is a time for foolishness and waste.
Who is Tiny Tim?
Bob Cratchit’s ill son.
What does the Ghost of Christmas Present show Scrooge?
The joy and struggles of people celebrating Christmas.
What does Scrooge say at the end of the story to show his transformation?
‘Merry Christmas to everyone!’
What does the character Jacob Marley represent?
The consequences of a life lived without compassion.
True or False: Scrooge becomes a charitable person after his transformation.
True
What does Scrooge buy for the Cratchit family at the end of the story?
A large turkey.
Fill in the blank: The story is set in _____, England.
London
What does the term ‘Christmas spirit’ refer to in the story?
Generosity, kindness, and joy associated with Christmas.
Who does Scrooge’s nephew, Fred, represent?
The joy of family and the spirit of Christmas.
What lesson does Scrooge learn from the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come?
He learns about the consequences of his actions and the importance of changing his ways.
What is the significance of the Cratchit family dinner?
It highlights the warmth of family despite their struggles.
How does Dickens use symbolism in ‘A Christmas Carol’?
Through the ghosts and Scrooge’s transformation.
What is the initial reaction of Scrooge when he is visited by Marley’s ghost?
He is frightened and skeptical.
What does Scrooge learn about his childhood from the Ghost of Christmas Past?
He reflects on his lonely upbringing and lost opportunities.
How does the story end?
Scrooge embraces the spirit of Christmas and becomes a better person.
