A Christmas Carol

Reading Check and Short Answer questions on key points are designed for guided reading assignments, in-class reviews, formative assessment, quizzes, and more.

Chapter 1

Reading Check

1. What was Jacob Marley’s relationship to Scrooge in life?

2. How does the narrator describe Scrooge’s temperature, both physically and emotionally?

3. On what day does the story take place?

4. What phrase does Scrooge use to respond to people when they wish him “Merry Christmas?”

5. For what reason do the two other men visit Scrooge’s counting-house?

6. Where does Scrooge think orphan children should be sent?

7. What odd thing happens when Scrooge reaches his door?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. To what event does Scrooge’s nephew extend an invitation to Scrooge, and how does Scrooge respond?

2. How does Scrooge treat his clerk?

3. Paraphrase the message the ghost of Marley brings to Scrooge.

Chapter 2

Reading Check

1. What does Scrooge perceive is coming out of the Ghost of Christmas Past’s head?

2. Where is the first place the spirit takes Ebenezer?

3. What kind of childhood did Ebenezer have?

4. Who is Fannie in relation to Scrooge?

5. Who is Fezziwig in relation to Scrooge?

6. Who is the young lady that visits Scrooge in his counting house?