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A Christmas Carol - Stave 3 Quiz
Multiple Choice Questions. (2 points each)
Directions: Circle the correct answer.
1. Who is the second spirit to visit Scrooge?
a) The Ghost of Christmas Past
b) The Ghost of Christmas Present
c) The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
d) Jacob Marley
2. How does the Ghost of Christmas Present appear?
a) In a dark robe and hood
b) As a jolly giant with a green robe
c) As a shimmering light
d) As a skeleton holding a scythe
3. What does the Ghost of Christmas Present carry?
a) A scythe
b) A torch shaped like a cornucopia
c) A candle
d) A sword
4. What is the Ghost of Christmas Present surrounded by?
a) A pile of gifts
b) A feast of food and drink
c) A group of children
d) A flock of doves
5. Where does the Ghost of Christmas Present first take Scrooge?
a) The Cratchit household
b) The streets of London on Christmas morning
c) Fred’s Christmas party
d) Scrooge’s own past Christmases
6. How does the Ghost of Christmas Present spread Christmas cheer?
a) By waving his torch
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b) By singing carols
c) By handing out gifts
d) By granting wishes
7. What is the atmosphere in the streets on Christmas morning?
a) Busy and cheerful
b) Quiet and solemn
c) Chaotic and unpleasant
d) Snowy and desolate
8. How many children do Bob Cratchit and his wife have?
a) Two
b) Four
c) Five
d) Six
9. What is the name of Bob Cratchit’s youngest son?
a) Peter
b) Tim
c) Jack
d) Edward
10. What does Tiny Tim famously say during the Cratchit family dinner?
a) “Merry Christmas to all!”
b) “And God bless us, every one!”
c) “Peace on Earth, goodwill to men!”
d) “Humbug to Christmas!”
11. What illness does Tiny Tim suffer from?
a) It is unspecified but likely serious and chronic.
b) Tuberculosis
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c) A broken leg
d) Measles
12. How does the Cratchit family view their Christmas meal?
a) As meager and insufficient
b) As a feast worthy of royalty
c) As simple but full of love
d) As disappointing and embarrassing
13. What does the Ghost of Christmas Present sprinkle from his torch?
a) Snowflakes
b) Kindness and good cheer
c) Fairy dust
d) Fire
14. Where does the Ghost of Christmas Present take Scrooge after the
Cratchits?
a) To Fred’s house
b) To a ship at sea
c) To the streets of London
d) To a countryside gathering
15. What is Fred doing during his Christmas celebration?
a) Singing carols
b) Giving a speech about Scrooge
c) Playing games with his friends
d) Reading a Christmas story
16. What is Scrooge’s reaction to Fred’s party?
a) He feels unwelcome and angry.
b) He wishes he had joined in.
c) He is indifferent to their joy.
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d) He mocks their games.
17. Where else does the Ghost of Christmas Present take Scrooge?
a) To a church
b) To a lighthouse
c) To a coal mine
d) All of the above
18. What lesson does Scrooge learn from visiting remote locations like the
lighthouse and the ship?
a) Christmas joy can be found anywhere.
b) Loneliness is inevitable.
c) Hard work replaces the need for celebration.
d) Wealth is meaningless in such places.
19. What does the Ghost of Christmas Present symbolize in the story?
a) Regret and past mistakes
b) Generosity, joy, and the importance of the present moment
c) Fear of the future
d) The burden of greed and wealth
20. What does Scrooge learn from observing the Cratchit family’s
Christmas celebration?
a) That wealth is the key to happiness
b) That love and gratitude can exist even in poverty
c) That the Cratchits resent him deeply
d) That Christmas is only for the rich
21. How does the Ghost of Christmas Present respond when Scrooge asks
if Tiny Tim will live?
a) "The boy will live and thrive."
b) "I cannot say what the future holds."
c) "If these shadows remain unaltered by the future, the child will die."
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d) "It is too late to save him."
22. What happens to the Ghost of Christmas Present as the night
progresses?
a) He grows weaker and older.
b) He becomes angrier.
c) He turns into another spirit.
d) He disappears without explanation.
23. What does Scrooge notice about the lifespan of the Ghost of Christmas
Present?
a) He only lives for one day.
b) He lives for an eternity.
c) He has already died.
d) He is immortal.
24. How does the Ghost of Christmas Present affect Scrooge’s mood?
a) He becomes more cheerful and compassionate.
b) He grows increasingly angry and bitter.
c) He feels indifferent.
d) He remains focused on his wealth.
25. What game does Fred and his party play?
a) 20 Questions
b) Charades
c) Blind man’s bluff
d) Yes and No
26. How does Scrooge feel about the Cratchit family’s happiness?
a) Confused and resentful
b) Amazed and touched
c) Dismissive and critical
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d) Indifferent
27. How does the Cratchit family view Scrooge?
a) With pity and contempt
b) With gratitude and admiration
c) As a savior of their Christmas
d) With indifference
28. What theme is highlighted by the Ghost of Christmas Present’s visit to
poor and remote places?
a) The importance of wealth
b) The power of Christmas spirit
c) The emptiness of human connections
d) The futility of charity
29. What does the Ghost of Christmas Present say about the Cratchits’
future?
a) Tiny Tim will survive only if things change.
b) They will become wealthy.
c) They will move to a better home.
d) They will remain content regardless of poverty.
30. Who arrives as the Ghost of Christmas Present fades away?
a) Jacob Marley
b) The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
c) The Ghost of Christmas Past
d) Fred
Short Answer Questions (10 points each)
Answer on a separate sheet of notebook paper. Answers should be
3-4 sentences in length. Use correct spelling and grammar.
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31. How does the Ghost of Christmas Present embody the Christmas spirit?
32. Why does Scrooge feel guilty after visiting the Cratchit household?
33. Why does the Ghost of Christmas Present show Scrooge people
celebrating Christmas in remote and harsh locations?
34. How does Scrooge’s reaction to Fred’s party reflect his changing
character?
