A Christmas Carol MCQs & Summary

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: June 2, 2025

Summary:

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is a classic novella that tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly and selfish old man who despises Christmas and human kindness. The story begins on Christmas Eve, with Scrooge rejecting holiday cheer and treating his employee, Bob Cratchit, cruelly. That night, Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his former business partner, Jacob Marley, who warns him to change his ways or suffer in the afterlife. Marley tells Scrooge that he will be visited by three spirits—the Ghost of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come—who will show him the consequences of his actions.
  • The Ghost of Christmas Past takes Scrooge to his childhood and young adulthood, showing how he became cold and greedy.
  • The Ghost of Christmas Present reveals the joy and hardships of those around him, including the struggles of the Cratchit family and their sickly son, Tiny Tim.
  • The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come shows a bleak future where Scrooge dies alone and unloved.
Shaken by these visions, Scrooge wakes up on Christmas morning with a transformed heart. He becomes generous, kind, and loving, spreading joy to those around him, particularly helping Bob Cratchit’s family. The novel delivers a powerful message about redemption, kindness, and the spirit of Christmas.
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
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1. : What is Ebenezer Scrooge’s attitude toward Christmas at the beginning of the novel?





2. : Who visits Scrooge first on Christmas Eve?





3. : How many ghosts visit Scrooge in total?





4. : What does the Ghost of Christmas Past show Scrooge?





5. : Who is Tiny Tim?





6. : What lesson does the Ghost of Christmas Present teach Scrooge?





7. : What does the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come symbolize?





8. : How does Scrooge change at the end of the novel?





9. : Which family does Scrooge help after his transformation?





10. : What is the famous last line of A Christmas Carol?





 
Question Answer
Book Name A Christmas Carol
Author Charles Dickens
Year Published 1843
Genre Novella, Social Criticism, Ghost Story
Main Setting London, England
Main Themes Redemption, Christmas spirit, Generosity, Social inequality
Main Characters Ebenezer Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, Jacob Marley, The Three Ghosts
Symbolism The Three Ghosts (past, present, and future consequences), Tiny Tim (innocence and hardship)
Literary Significance One of the most famous Christmas stories ever written, highlighting social issues
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