About the Author
Who is the author of a Christmas Carol? (Full name)
Charles Dickens
During what holiday season does this story take place?
Christmas Time
During this time, where would individuals go if they have collected a substantial debt that they are incapable of paying?
Who is the greedy old miser that stars in this story?
Ebenezer Scrooge/Scrooge
Which character portrays Scrooge in "Mickey Mouse's Christmas Carol"?
Scrooge McDuck
In what country was the author born in?
England
What are Marley's chains weighed down by?
Bank safes, gold bars, cash, coins, coin purses, riches, etc...
During this period... where would people go if they could not afford proper housing?
Workhouses
Who is the underpaid clerk that works under our main character?
Bob Cratchit
Which green grouch is often considered directly based off of Ebenezer Scrooge?
The Grinch
What happened to Dickens' father that put the family in peril?
He was sent to a debtor's prison.
According to multiple characters, what specific event took place seven Christmases prior to the beginning of this story?
The death of Jacob Marley
What trend led to mass amounts of labor no longer being needed on farms?
The rise of technological advancement
Who was Scrooge's ex employer who was kind and charitable?
Fezziwig
The Ghost of Christmas Present is said to resemble which character from Scrooge's life?
Fezziwig
What kind of factory did Charles work in as a child?
A "blacking"/Shoe Shine Factory
In what order do the FOUR spirits appear to Scrooge?
1.Jacob Marley
2. Ghost of Christmas Past
3.Ghost of Christmas Present
4.Ghost of Christmas Future
Where did mass amounts of people go when their labor was no longer needed in the rural countryside?
The cities
What is the name of Fred's mother?
Fan
In most versions it is implied that Scrooge hats Fred primarily because...
Fan died in childbirth.
How long did it take the author to write a Christmas Carol?
6 weeks
According to Marley... Scrooge's chains were_____________________ seven years ago.
As big/long/heavy as his
Describe how and why factory owners took advantage of their workers?
They paid them very little because they knew they would still take the work.(due to fierce competition for labor and the threat of "relief institutions" like workhouses or debtor's prisons.)
What is the full name of Scrooge's deceased business partner?
Jacob Marley
How many shillings does Bob Cratchit make in a week according to Scrooge?
15 Shillings