Characters
Who is Scrooge’s cheerful nephew?
Fred
How many spirits visit Scrooge?
Three (plus Marley’s ghost)
What nickname did Londoners give to the thick smog with a greenish hue?
Pea-soupers
What are the first six words of A Christmas Carol?
“Marley was dead, to begin with.”
On what date does the story begin?
Christmas Eve
What is the name of Scrooge’s former fiancée?
Belle
Which ghost shows Scrooge scenes from his past?
The Ghost of Christmas Past
What color was Downing Street originally built with before smog turned it black?
Yellowish stone
What is the full original title of the novella?
A Christmas Carol. In Prose. Being a Ghost Story of Christmas
What is Scrooge’s first reaction to Marley’s ghost?
He doesn’t believe it and thinks it’s a hallucination
Who works for Scrooge and struggles to support his family?
Bob Cratchit
What does the Ghost of Christmas Present carry with him?
A torch (or cornucopia-like horn)
Name one health condition caused by the polluted air in Victorian London.
Asthma or bronchitis
How long did Dickens take to write A Christmas Carol?
Six weeks
What does Scrooge see in the future that frightens him most?
His own grave
What is the name of Bob Cratchit’s ill son?
Tiny Tim
Which ghost does not speak?
The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
Why was staying indoors during smog not always safe?
Homes contained lead in paint and wallpaper, causing poisoning
In what year was A Christmas Carol first published?
1843
How does Scrooge change after the visits?
He becomes generous, kind, and full of Christmas spirit
Who is Scrooge’s deceased business partner?
Jacob Marley
What does the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come symbolize?
Death and the consequences of one’s actions
What toxic substance was commonly found in Victorian paint and wallpaper?
Lead
Which famous American author criticized the book as “glittering frostwork”?
Mark Twain
What is the final line Scrooge says in the movie?
“God bless us, every one!”