Characters
What is the name of the main character who learns the true meaning of Christmas?
Ebenezer Scrooge
What is one word to describe Scrooge at the beginning of the story?
Greedy, cold-hearted
What does “Bah, Humbug!” mean?
An expression of dislike or annoyance toward Christmas.
Where does the story take place?
What is the main conflict of the story?
Scrooge’s struggle to change his selfish ways.
Which character is Scrooge’s cheerful but poor clerk?
Bob Cratchit
What lesson does Scrooge learn from the spirits?
to value kindness, generosity, and family
What does intimation mean?
a hint or clue about something, given in a quite or indirect way
What holiday is being celebrated in the story?
Christmas
What is the climax of the story?
When Scrooge sees his lonely grave and realizes he must change.
What is the name of Bob Cratchit’s sick son?
Tiny Tim
What lesson does Scrooge learn from the spirits?
What does derived mean?
taken or gotten from something else
What happens at the end of the story?
Scrooge becomes generous, kind, and celebrates Christmas with others.
The three spirits represent what literary device?
Symbolism (they symbolize Scrooge’s past, present, and future).
Who appears first as a ghost to warn Scrooge about the three spirits?
Jacob Marley
Why does Scrooge feel regret after visiting his past?
He sees how his choices caused him to lose relationships and happiness.
What does palpable mean?
something so clear or strong that you can almost feel it, even if it's not something you can actually touch
What does the Ghost of Christmas Present show Scrooge about the Cratchit family?
They are poor but full of love and happiness despite their struggles.
What point of view is the story told from?
Third Person
Which spirit does not speak but points to a grave?
The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
How does Tiny Tim influence Scrooge’s change?
Tiny Tim’s innocence and suffering make Scrooge realize he needs to help others.
What does indignantly mean?
in a way that shows you are upset or angry because you think something is unfair or wrong
What does Scrooge see when he visits the future?
His own grave and how no one mourns his death.
What is the genre of A Christmas Carol?
Fantasy or ghost story