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Introduction to “A Christmas Carol” Trivia Charles Dickens’s timeless classic, “A Christmas Carol,” has warmed hearts and rekindled the Christmas spirit for generations. This captivating tale of transformation and redemption has been adapted into numerous films, each with its unique interpretation and charm. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of the 1951 version starring Alastair Sim, love the merriment in “The Muppet Christmas Carol,” or enjoy Jim Carrey’s animated portrayal, we’ve got something special for you.
In this post, we delve into the world of Ebenezer Scrooge, Jacob Marley, and the various Ghosts of Christmas to bring you a collection of 50 A Christmas Carol trivia questions and answers. From plot-specific queries to behind-the-scenes trivia, these questions will challenge your knowledge, reminisce about your favourite scenes, and perhaps even inspire a fresh viewing of this beloved tale. So grab a cup of hot cocoa, settle down in your coziest chair, and join us on this festive journey through “A Christmas Carol.” Enjoy!
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50 “A Christmas Carol” Trivia Questions and Answers 1: Who wrote the original “A Christmas Carol” novel?
Reveal Answer A: Charles Dickens. 2: What are the three spirits that visit Scrooge?
Reveal Answer A: The Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Present, and the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come. 3: Who was Scrooge’s business partner?
Reveal Answer A: Jacob Marley. 4: What is the name of Scrooge’s clerk?
Reveal Answer A: Bob Cratchit. 5: What is the name of Bob Cratchit’s youngest son?
Reveal Answer A: Tiny Tim. 6: What does Scrooge say instead of “Merry Christmas”?
Reveal Answer A: “Bah, Humbug!” 7: Who is Scrooge’s nephew?
Reveal Answer A: Fred. 8: What does Marley’s ghost warn Scrooge about?
Reveal Answer A: The consequences of living a life of greed and selfishness. 9: What did Scrooge see in the knocker on his front door?
Reveal Answer A: The face of Jacob Marley. 10: What is the name of Scrooge’s lost love?
Reveal Answer A: Belle. 11: What is the ghost that is unable to speak?
Reveal Answer A: The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come. 12: Who does Scrooge become a “Second Father” to?
Reveal Answer A: Tiny Tim 13: What is Scrooge’s famous line at the end of the story?
Reveal Answer A: “God bless us, everyone!” 14: Who was the first ghost to visit Scrooge?
Reveal Answer A: Jacob Marley. 15: What day of the year is it when the story begins?
Reveal Answer A: Christmas Eve. 16: What happens to Scrooge at the end of the story?
Reveal Answer A: He becomes a kinder, more generous person. 17: What are the names of the two children under the robe of the Ghost of Christmas Present?
Reveal Answer A: Ignorance and Want. 18: What does Scrooge send to Bob Cratchit’s house on Christmas Day?
Reveal Answer A: A large turkey. 19: How many versions of “A Christmas Carol” have been made into movies or TV specials?
Reveal Answer A: Over 50, as of 2021. 20: Who played Scrooge in the 1984 TV movie “A Christmas Carol”?
Reveal Answer A: George C. Scott. 21: What is the name of the Muppet who plays Bob Cratchit in “The Muppet Christmas Carol”?
Reveal Answer A: Kermit the Frog. 22: Who voiced Scrooge in the 2009 animated version of “A Christmas Carol”?
Reveal Answer A: Jim Carrey. 23: In “Scrooged”, a modern take on the story, who played the Scrooge character?
Reveal Answer A: Bill Murray. 24: What is the name of Scrooge’s sister, Fred’s mother, in the story?
Reveal Answer A: Fan. 25: What was the first film adaptation of “A Christmas Carol”?
Reveal Answer A: A silent short film made in 1901 26: In what year was the original “A Christmas Carol” novel published?
Reveal Answer A: 1843. 27: What city is “A Christmas Carol” set in?
Reveal Answer A: London. 28: Who played Scrooge in the first sound version of “A Christmas Carol” in 1935?
Reveal Answer A: Sir Seymour Hicks. 29: What does the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come show Scrooge to symbolize his death?
Reveal Answer A: His own grave. 30: Who played Scrooge in the 1951 film “Scrooge” (also known as “A Christmas Carol”)?
Reveal Answer A: Alastair Sim. 31: What is the name of Scrooge’s housekeeper who sells his bed curtains after his death in the future shown by the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come?
Reveal Answer A: Mrs. Dilber. 32: In Disney’s “Mickey’s Christmas Carol”, who plays the role of Scrooge?
Reveal Answer A: Scrooge McDuck. 33: What does Scrooge shout out the window to a boy on the street on Christmas morning?
Reveal Answer A: He asks what day it is and tells him to buy the prize turkey. 34: In “A Muppet Christmas Carol”, who plays the role of Jacob Marley?
Reveal Answer A: Statler and Waldorf, as Jacob and Robert Marley. 35: In the story, who is the first person Scrooge visits on Christmas Day after his transformation?
Reveal Answer A: His nephew, Fred. 36: What does Scrooge give to Bob Cratchit at the end of the story?
Reveal Answer A: A raise. 37: What does Scrooge see in his future that frightens him the most?
Reveal Answer A: His own lonely death and forgotten grave. 38: How many years have passed since Marley’s death at the start of the story?
Reveal Answer A: Seven years. 39: What are the names of Bob Cratchit’s other children?
Reveal Answer A: Peter, Martha, Belinda, and two younger unnamed children. 40: Who played Scrooge in the 1970 musical film “Scrooge”?
Reveal Answer A: Albert Finney. 41: In “Scrooged”, who plays the Ghost of Christmas Present?
Reveal Answer A: Carol Kane. 42: How does Scrooge’s attitude towards Christmas change from the beginning to the end of the story?
Reveal Answer A: He goes from hating Christmas and saying “Bah, humbug!” to loving it and wishing everyone a “Merry Christmas”. 43: What is the moral of “A Christmas Carol”?
Reveal Answer A: The story promotes kindness, generosity, and goodwill towards all people, especially during the holiday season. 44: How does Scrooge treat his clerk, Bob Cratchit, at the beginning of the story?
Reveal Answer A: He is cruel and stingy, giving him low wages and poor working conditions. 45: What is the name of the ship that the Ghost of Christmas Present takes Scrooge to in some adaptations?
Reveal Answer A: It varies, but in some adaptations they visit a ship at sea to show that even those far from home celebrate Christmas. 46: What is the occupation of Scrooge’s nephew, Fred?
Reveal Answer A: It is not specified in the original story. 47: Who played Scrooge in the 1999 TV movie adaptation of “A Christmas Carol”?
Reveal Answer A: Patrick Stewart. 48: In “A Christmas Carol”, what is the name of the mining town they visit?
Reveal Answer A: The town is not named in the original story. 49: Who directed the 1984 film adaptation of “A Christmas Carol”?
Reveal Answer A: Clive Donner. 50: How does the Ghost of Christmas Past appear in the original story?
Reveal Answer A: The Ghost of Christmas Past is described as a strange figure – like a child: yet not 51: In the 1938 film version of “A Christmas Carol”, who played Scrooge?
Reveal Answer A: Reginald Owen. 52: What business did Scrooge and Marley run?
Reveal Answer A: They were money-lenders, running a counting house. 53: Who voiced Scrooge in Disney’s “Mickey’s Christmas Carol”?
Reveal Answer A: Alan Young. 54: What does Scrooge see when the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come points to a grave?
Reveal Answer A: He sees his own name on the gravestone. 55: Who played Scrooge in the 2004 musical film adaptation of “A Christmas Carol”?
Reveal Answer A: Kelsey Grammer. 56: What word is written on Scrooge’s gravestone in the future shown by the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come?
Reveal Answer A: “Scrooge” or “Ebenezer Scrooge”, depending on the adaptation. 57: What happens to Tiny Tim in the future shown by the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come?
Reveal Answer A: Tiny Tim has died due to his poor health and the family’s lack of resources for proper medical care. Sharing is Caring:
