Quiz: A Christmas Carol Flashcards
What was Scrooge and Marley relationship?
Business partners
When did Marley die?
December 24, 1836
The story occurs how many year after Marley’s death?
7
Who is Fred, the young man who comes visit him in his office?
His nephew, Fred
What kind of person was Fred?
Warm and handsome
Give 3 examples that show how cold-hearted and miserly Scrooge is.
Ça c’est juste 3 exemples:
- He doesn’t say hello to anyone
- He scares the carolers on the street
- He is not nice to his clerk or nephew
True or false? Besides the undertaker and his assistant, Scrooge was the only one at Marley’s funeral.
True
True or false? On Christmas Eve, Scrooge was sitting in his office counting his money.
True
True or false? According to Scrooge, Christmas was a humbug.
True
True or false? Fred came to invite his uncle to a Christmas party.
True
True or false? Fred believes Christmas is a kind, giving, charitable and pleasant time.
True
True or false? Scrooge promised the clerk a raise because he worked so hard.
False
True or false? Two gentlemen asked Scrooge for a charitable contribution.
True
True or false? Scrooge was ready to help the poor and homeless.
False
True or false? Scrooge gave his employee some money in order to buy some coal.
False
What happened to the knocker?
It turned into Marley’s face
“Scrooge is all alone in his room, wearing his night clothes, eating his gruel and the fire is low.”
Why is it sad to see Scrooge living like this?
He lives in extreme poverty although he is extremely rich.
What happened to the bells in his room?
They began to swing and ring loudly
What kind of noise did Scrooge hear from down deep in the house?
A metallic sound like chains
Who appeared in front of Scrooge?
Marley’s ghost
Why did Marley’s ghost come to visit Scrooge?
To warn him about the danger of being obsessed with money. He wants to give another chance to escape from his horrible fate.
Why did Marley have a chain around him?
Because he made it himself by being selfish.
What did his chains represent?
His sins and bad actions.
Why would Scrooge’s be worse than Marley?
Because Scrooge outlived Marley by 7 years so his chains are longer and heavier.
Why should have been Marley’s business?
Mankind
True or false? Marley was angry with Scrooge.
False
True or false? A ghost was hiding under the bed in Scrooge’s room.
False
True or false? Scrooge believed in ghosts.
False
True or false? Scrooge was so scared he fell of the chair he was sitting on.
False
True or false? The ghost had come to take Scrooge away.
False
True or false? Marley told Scrooge about a joyful and beautiful future.
False
True or false? Ebenezer was Scrooge’s first name.
True
True or false? Four ghosts will pay Scrooge a visit.
False
Why did the ghost of Christmas past come?
He came to help Scrooge, so he could reflect his own past and could remember that he once had the ability to love.
Where did the ghost of Christmas past take Ebenezer at first?
To a small village in the country where Scrooge was brought up.
Who was little fan and why did she come see Scrooge?
She was Scrooge’s young sister. She came to bring him home for Christmas.
Who was Fezziwig? Was he a good man?
He was Scrooge’s boss when he was an apprentice. He was a good man and a generous employer.
What happened to Scrooge at the dance?
He fell in love.
Belle loved him, but why did she break up with him?
Because he loved his money more than her. She told him he has changed: he lost his humanity when he turned from people to money.
What did the girl wish him?
A happy life
At the end, why did Scrooge try to hide the light of the ghost with the extinguisher cap?
Because he wanted to hide the light of memories that are painful to him; he didn’t want to see emotional episodes of the past he had repressed.
The ghost was wearing ______________.
A green coat with white fur.
The jolly giant was holding __________ in his hand.
A glowing torch
On his head, he was wearing ____________.
A holly crown similar to the one Jesus was wearing when he was crucified.
He was[feet] __________.
Barefoot
His beard was __________.
Ginger
He was sitting __________.
On a mountain of festive food that had the appearance of a Christmas tree.
The spirit asked Ebenezer Scrooge to touch __________ in order to be transported.
His robe
The ghost took Scrooge above the city of __________.
London
At Fred’s party, __________.
People were making fun of Scrooge.
Tiny Tim is __________’s crippled son.
Bob
Tiny Tim can’t walk properly and uses __________.
A crutch
Tiny Tim represents __________.
The surplus population that Scrooge discredits.
__________ gave a toast in honour of Mr. Scrooge.
M. Cratchit
Mrs. Cratchit objected the toast because __________.
Scrooge doesn’t treat her husband well.
After the toast, Tiny Tim said: __________.
God bless us everyone!
__________’s family is poor in wealth but rich in love.
Bob
If the future doesn’t change, Tiny Tim __________.
Will die.
The Spirit’s life was brief and it lasted only __________.
24 hours
As Christmas Day was about to end, the Spirit’s beard turned __________.
Grey
Want and Ignorance are __________.
Mankind’s children
Scrooge saw __________ coming towards him.
A dark hooded figure
True or false? The ghost said many important things to Scrooge.
False
True or false? The three business men were talking about Scrooge’s death and funeral.
True
True or false? The three business men spoke warmly of Scrooge.
False
True or false? Mrs Dibler, Scrooge’s servants, sold her master’s belongings.
True
True or false? Scrooge saw a draped body left unwatched, unwept and uncared for.
True
True or false? Scrooge realized he was the dead man.
False
True or false? When learning about Scrooge’s death, a young couple was hopeful because any new creditor couldn’t be as merciless as he was.
True
True or false? Scrooge saw Bob Cratchit who was crying his son’s death.
True
True or false? At the cemetery, there was a raging snow blizzard.
True
True or false? At the graveyard, the spirit pointed to a grave, wich belonged to Scrooge.
True
Scrooge was in despair and promised to change.
True
The ghost let him erase his name off the grave.
False
What promises did Scrooge want to keep?
- To live in the past, the present and the future
- To honour Christmas in his heart
- To keep the spirit of Christmas all year
Why was Scrooge crying?
Because he was happy to be alive.
What question did Scrooge ask the boy in the street?
He asked him what day it was(He said it was Christmas Day (December 25))
What did Scrooge ask the boy to do for him?
He asked him to run to the butcher’s and to buy the huge turkey for him.
What did Scrooge do when he met Mrs. Dilber?
He was dancing merrily.
Whom did Scrooge surprise in the afternoon?
His nephew Fred, his nephew’s wife and their guests.
What did he promise Bob Cratchit, his employee?
He promised Bob to raise his salary.
