Scenes
In which scene does Jacob Marley first appear?
Scene 1
Complete the quote: "Bah! Humbug! What reason have you to be _____?"
Merry
Who is the first spirit that visits Scrooge?
The Ghost of Christmas Past
Where was Charles Dickens born?
The coast of England
What century does "A Christmas Carol" take place in?
19th
What is the setting of Scene 2 in the play?
A dismal bedroom
Finish the quote: "You’re not wealthy. What reason have you to be _____?"
Morose
What does the Ghost of Christmas Present look like?
A giant in a green robe
What job did Charles Dickens' father, John Dickens, have in the Royal Navy pay office?
Clerk
How did Charles Dickens contribute to the celebration of Christmas?
Helped create the idea of Christmas as a time to connect with family and show generosity.
What is the event shown in Scene 4 involving the Cratchit family?
Christmas celebration with a prize turkey
Who says, "A toast! To Mr. Scrooge, founder of our feast"?
Bob Cratchit
How does the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come communicate?
The spirit has no speaking lines, communicates through actions
Why was Charles Dickens sent to work in a blacking factory at the age of twelve?
Due to financial difficulties and his father's imprisonment for debt
What social issues troubled Dickens during the time of the story?
Poverty, debt, and mistreatment of the poor.
Which scene features the Ghost of Christmas Present?
Scene 3
Fill in the blank: "And God bless us, _____!"
Every one
What does the Ghost of Christmas Past show Scrooge from his childhood?
Scenes from his first job and Mr. Fezziwig's Christmas party
In which novel does Dickens draw on his own experiences, depicting the young hero working in a blacking warehouse?
"David Copperfield"
What phrase is often associated with Dickens's portrayal of the poor in the story?
Virtue in poverty.
In Scene 6, what does Scrooge do after his encounters with the spirits?
Awakens, feels light as a feather, and becomes generous
Complete the phrase from Marley's warning: "Mercy and charity should have been my _____."
Business
According to Marley, how many spirits will visit Scrooge?
Three
What was the immediate success Dickens achieved with the publication of "A Christmas Carol"?
He became popular in the US and in England
What is Dickens often referred to as due to his impact on Christmas celebrations?
Father of Christmas