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A Christmas Carol Review Questions
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Question 1
1.
Who visits Scrooge to warn him about the forthcoming apparitions?
Fred Scrooge
Belle
Bob Cratchit
Jacob Marley
Question 2
2.
What is the significance of the chain Marley's ghost was wearing?
It keeps him connected to the earthly realm
It is a fashionable decoration
It represents his sins and misdeeds
It marks him as a ghost
Question 3
3.
What is the primary purpose of the Ghost of Christmas Past's visit to Scrooge?
To frighten Scrooge into redemption
To critique Scrooge's present faults
To display others' historical actions
To mirror Scrooge's past behaviors
Question 4
4.
How does Scrooge change after being visited by the three spirits?
He continues his miserly ways
He dies from fright
He becomes more frugal
He becomes more generous and kind
Question 5
5.
In what form of irony does Scrooge mock the poor?
Situational irony
Dramatic irony
None
Verbal irony
Question 6
6.
What's an example of situational irony in A Christmas Carol?
Scrooge's fear of ghosts
Scrooge's change of heart
Fred's joyous Christmas despite being poor
Cratchit's loyalty to Scrooge
Question 7
7.
How does Scrooge's transformation reveal irony?
He becomes poorer
He forgets his past
He remains as he was
He becomes what he once despised
Question 8
8.
What is ironic about Scrooge's initial attitude to Christmas?
He loves it but ends up hating it
He is indifferent and remains so
He doesn't care about it
He hates it but ends up promoting it
Question 9
9.
What is Scrooge's initial attitude towards Christmas at the start of the story?
Excited and expectant
Bitter and unaccepting
Cheerful and inviting
Indifferent and unattached
Question 10
10.
What can be considered as the turning point of Scrooge's transformation?
Visit of Marley's ghost
Scrooge's encounter with the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
Meeting the Ghost of Christmas Past
Seeing Tiny Tim's future death
Question 11
11.
What signifies Scrooge's change in character at the end of the story?
His decision to work on Christmas
His generosity towards the Cratchit family
His fear of ghosts
His dismissal of his clerk
Question 12
12.
In 'A Christmas Carol', Marley's ghost has an 'ominous' presence. How might you describe the feeling in the room?
Threatening or foreboding
Calm and peaceful
Joyful and lighthearted
Exciting
Question 13
13.
Scrooge often 'beseeches' the spirits throughout the story. What does it mean to beseech someone?
To earnestly or anxiously ask
To cheat
To ignore
To frighten
Question 14
14.
The character of Fred is often described as 'jovial'. Based on the context, what does jovial mean?
Rude and unfriendly
Sad and lonely
Silent and withdrawn
Cheerful and friendly
Question 15
15.
Tiny Tim is known for his 'blithe' spirit. Given the context clues, what does blithe mean?
Nervous or anxious
Bitter or resentful
Happy or carefree
Lazy or unmotivated
Question 16
16.
Why did Charles Dickens write 'A Christmas Carol'?
To narrate a ghost story
To promote religious beliefs
To express his love for Christmas
To critique social injustice and poverty
Question 17
17.
What did Dickens aim to convey about Scrooge's transformation?
Change is possible for anyone
Old people can't change
Wealth causes miserliness
Christmas makes people nicer
Question 18
18.
What is the purpose of Ghost of Christmas Past's visit?
To make Scrooge regret his past
To show Scrooge his childhood
To scare Scrooge
To show Scrooge his past mistakes
Question 19
19.
What mood is primarily established when Scrooge encounters Marley's ghost for the first time?
Fearful
Indifferent
Comical
Joyful
Question 20
20.
How does the story’s tone change from beginning to end?
From sad to happy
From humorous to serious
From light-hearted to angry
From bitter to warm-hearted
Question 21
21.
What mood does the Ghost of Christmas present create?
Melancholic
Tense
Dreary
Cheerful
Question 22
22.
What is the overall tone of 'A Christmas Carol'?
Ironic
Pessimistic
Indifferent
Optimistic
Question 23
23.
What is the main theme of 'A Christmas Carol'?
Revenge and betrayal
Transformation and redemption
Power and ambition
Love and sacrifice
Question 24
24.
Why does Scrooge's nephew Fred invite him to Christmas dinner every year?
It's his responsibility
He wants Scrooge's fortune
He feels sorry for him
He wants to reconnect with him
Question 25
25.
Who is the character in 'A Christmas Carol' who symbolizes the consequences of Scrooge’s actions?
Tiny Tim
Jacob Marley
Bob Cratchit
Fred