A Christmas Carol S1
What is the first line of A Christmas Carol?
"Marley was dead: to begin with."
A man walks 1 mile south, 1 mile east, and 1 mile north and ends up back where he started. Where is he?
The North Pole!
What time does the first spirit visit Scrooge?
One o'clock!
How did Dickens’ own childhood experiences influence the story?
He experienced poverty firsthand when his father was sent to debtors' prison, and he was forced to work in a factory.
The name of Scrooge's dead business partner.
Who is Jacob Marley?
How is the Ghost of Christmas Present described?
A giant, jolly figure in a green robe, with a glowing torch and a crown of holly!
Who says the famous line: "God bless us, every one!"?
Tiny Tim!
What is the full address and postcode of Moat Community College?
Maidstone Rd, Leicester LE2 0TU
What is Bob Cratchit’s relationship to Scrooge?
He is Scrooge’s underpaid and overworked clerk.
Taylor Swift released an album called 1989. She was also born in that year. If Taylor turned 89 in 1989, what year was she born?
1900!
(If she was already 89 in 1989, subtract 89 → born in 1900!)
How is the Ghost of Christmas Past described?
Like a child and an old man at the same time, with a bright light coming from its head.
How did A Christmas Carol help shape modern Christmas traditions?
It popularised themes of family gatherings, generosity, goodwill, and festive cheer.
The name of Scrooge's nephew.
Fred
What is the ghost sitting on when Scrooge finds him?
A throne made of Christmas food — turkeys, geese, puddings, fruit, and more.
Which ghost says, “Are there no prisons? Are there no workhouses?” and why is it significant?
The Ghost of Christmas Present, quoting Scrooge’s earlier words to show him the cruelty of his attitude.
What is the name of the large park and public green space in central Leicester?
Victoria Park!
How does Scrooge respond to the men asking for charity donations?
He refuses and says, “Are there no prisons? Are there no workhouses?”
What 5-letter word becomes shorter when you add two letters to it?
Short! (Shorter!)
What is the first place the ghost takes Scrooge?
Scrooge's childhood school!
In what year was A Christmas Carol first published?
1843!
The youngest member of the Cratchet family.
Boy and Girl!
What magical ability does the Ghost of Christmas Present’s torch have?
It sprinkles kindness and cheer, especially on those who are quarrelling.
Who says: “If they would rather die, they had better do it, and decrease the surplus population”?
Ebenezer Scrooge
In what year did Leicester City FC famously win the Premier League?
2016!
What does Scrooge say about people who celebrate Christmas?
He calls them “fools” and says Christmas is a time for “finding yourself a year older, but not an hour richer.”
A woman pushes her car to a hotel and tells the owner she’s bankrupt. What happened?
She's playing Monopoly!
What does Fan come to the school to tell young Scrooge?
That their father has changed and that Scrooge can come home for Christmas.
The author of the book "A Christmas Carol."
Charles Dickens
The Ghost who showed up with lots of food around him.
The Ghost of Christmas Present
What is revealed about Tiny Tim during the visit to the Cratchits?
That he is very ill and might die if nothing changes.
What is symbolised by the two children, Ignorance and Want, under the robe of the Ghost of Christmas Present?
Society’s neglect of the poor and the dangers of ignorance and poverty.
Which famous king's remains were discovered under a car park in Leicester 2012?
Richard III!
What supernatural event happens at the end of Stave One?
The ghost of Jacob Marley appears to Scrooge, wrapped in chains.
What comes next in this sequence:
O, T, T, F, F, S, S, _ ?
E (It's the first letters of One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, Eight)
What lesson does Scrooge begin to learn from watching Fezziwig?
That a small act of kindness can make a big difference in someone’s life.
When was the Victorian Era?
1837-1901!
What is Scrooge’s first name? Spell it!
Ebenezer
How does Bob Cratchit speak about Scrooge at dinner?
He toasts Scrooge as “the Founder of the Feast,” showing his humility and kindness despite being mistreated.
Complete the quote: “I wear the chain I forged in life...” Who says it?
Answer: Jacob Marley.
Full quote: "I wear the chain I forged in life. I made it link by link, and yard by yard."
What is the name of the famous space center located in Leicester?
The National Space Centre!
How does Dickens describe Scrooge in the opening pages?
“A squeezing, wrenching, grasping, scraping, clutching, covetous, old ______!”
“A squeezing, wrenching, grasping, scraping, clutching, covetous, old sinner!”
What comes next in this pattern?
1, 11, 21, 1211, 111221, _ ?
312211
(This is the "look-and-say" sequence: 1 → one 1 → two 1s → one 2 one 1 → etc.)
Who is Belle, and what happens between her and young Scrooge?
Belle is Scrooge’s former fiancée, who breaks off their engagement because he became obsessed with money.
List 5 facts about Charles Dickens OR the Victorian Era!
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Is Scrooge a static or dynamic character and WHY? Provide one reason.
Scrooge is a dynamic character because he changed a lot through the story. He was once greedy and sour, and after being visited by the ghosts, he becomes nicer and generous .
What warning does the Ghost give Scrooge about the children?
That Ignorance is especially dangerous, and Scrooge should beware of it — a warning about social neglect.
Complete the quote: “Every idiot who goes about with ‘Merry Christmas’ on his lips, should be...” And who says it?
Answer: "...boiled with his own pudding, and buried with a stake of holly through his heart.”
Speaker: Scrooge (early in the story, showing his hatred of Christmas).
Which major UK river runs through Leicester?
The River Soar!