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.