Chapter 1

The Miserly Scrooge

1- Answer the following questions:

1- Who was Marley, and what was his relationship to Scrooge?

Marley was Scrooge’s deceased old business partner.

2- What was the condition of Scrooge’s office like?

Scrooge’s office was cold, damp, and dark.

3- Why didn’t Bob Cratchit dare to ask for more coal?

Bob Cratchit didn’t dare to ask for more coal because he knew that
Scrooge would not like that and would disapprove.

4- What did Fred want Scrooge to do?

Fred wanted Scrooge to come to Christmas dinner with him the next
day.

5- What was Fred’s point of view on the usefulness of Christmas,

contrasting with Scrooge’s opinion?

Fred believed Christmas was useful because it’s a time for many
things in life beyond just money, like gathering with family and
friends, sharing, and sitting by the fire.

6-What was Scrooge’s initial reaction when he was told “Merry Christmas!”?

Scrooge’s initial reaction was to exclaim, “Bah, Humbug!”.

[Link] what ways do Fred and Scrooge have different points of view about
Christmas?
[Link] the way Scrooge acted as a young man to the way he acts now.
What has changed?

• Past: As a young man, Scrooge seemed to have a good

relationship with his sister, Fan, who came to take him home for
Christmas. He also seemed to enjoy himself at his old boss
Fezziwig’s party.

• Present: The Scrooge we know now is very different. He is mean to

his nephew Fred and calls Christmas a “humbug”. He does not have
friends and is all alone.

[Link] did Scrooge change from a more joyful person to a lonely one?

• Answer: The chapter shows that Scrooge made a choice. He

became so focused on money that his love for it was “too strong”.
Because of this, he lost the woman he loved, Belle, who told him he
loved money more than he loved her.

10. What can Scrooge learn from his past that might help him change in the
future?

• Answer: By seeing his past, Scrooge can see what he has lost. The
memory of his sister Fan shows him that he had a family who loved
him. The memory of Fezziwig shows him the joy of being generous
and kind. To have a happy future, he must choose kindness and
connection over money.

.11. What was the main reason Scrooge changed from a good person to a
lonely one?

• Answer: The main reason is that Scrooge began to love money

more than anything else.

12. How did his love for money affect his relationships in the past?

• Answer: Scrooge’s love for money caused him to lose the woman
he loved, Belle, because she told him he loved money more than he
loved her.
 - True or false
1- Marley was Scrooge’s current business partner.
2- Scrooge liked money, and he also liked everyone.
3- Fred wanted Scrooge to come to Christmas dinner with him.
4- Fred believed that Christmas was a waste of time and money.
5- Scrooge was very happy to donate money to the poor when asked
2- Choose the correct answer:
1- From my reading of the text, I understood that Marley was:

a) Scrooge’s older brother.

b) Scrooge’s deceased former business partner.

c) Scrooge’s current employee.

d) Scrooge’s childhood friend.

2- When I read about Scrooge’s office, I noticed it was described as:

a) Bright and full of decorations.

b) Spacious and modern.

c) Cold, damp, and dark.

d) Comfortable and well-heated

3- I gathered from the text that Bob Cratchit didn’t ask for more coal
because:

a) There was no more coal available.

b) He thought it wasn’t cold enough.

c) He knew Scrooge would disapprove and dislike it.

d) He wanted to save money for his master.

4- The first person who suddenly entered Scrooge’s office with a red face
from the cold was:

a) A poor man asking for help.

b) Fred, Scrooge’s nephew.

c) One of Scrooge’s clients.

d)Another business partner of Scrooge’s

5- The two men who came after Fred were asking Scrooge for:

a) A donation of money for the poor and needy.

b) Temporary jobs for themselves.

c) Information about Marley.

d) To buy some goods from him.

6- Scrooge’s view on the paid holiday for Cratchit at Christmas was that it
was:

a) Fully deserved.

b) He considered it theft, as he was taking pay without working.

c) A good thing for team spirit.

d) He didn’t mind as long as he made up for it later.

Chapter 2

The Ghost of Marley’s Warning

1- Answer the following questions:

1- Who did Scrooge see on his door knocker?

Scrooge saw his old business partner Marley’s face on his door
knocker.

2- What noise did Scrooge hear before the ghost appeared?

Scrooge heard the sound of heavy chains before the ghost

appeared.

3- How many spirits did the ghost tell Scrooge would visit him?
The ghost told Scrooge that three spirits would visit him.

4- Where did the ghost go after he delivered his message?

The ghost flew out of the window after he delivered his message.

5- When would the first spirit visit Scrooge?

The first spirit would visit Scrooge at one o’clock tonight.

6-What was the ghost wearing around him?

The ghost was wearing heavy iron chains around him.

[Link] what ways were the Ghost of Christmas Past and the Ghost of Christmas
Present different?

• The First Ghost (The Ghost of Christmas Past)

• What he looked like: A strange person who looked both like an old
man and a young child. He wore a white robe.

• What he did: He showed Scrooge sad memories from his past, like
being alone at school and losing the woman he loved.

• How it made Scrooge feel: It made him feel sad and hurt.

The Second Ghost (The Ghost of Christmas Present)

• What he looked like: A huge, happy man with a long beard. He

wore a green robe and was sitting on a big pile of food.

• What he did: He showed Scrooge how other people were

celebrating Christmas in the present, especially the happiness in his
nephew Fred’s house.

• How it made Scrooge feel: It made him feel happy and touched by
the kindness of others.
 2- True or false
1- Scrooge saw his old business partner Marley’s face on the door
knocker.
2- When Scrooge was sitting by the fireplace, he heard the sound of
heavy chains.
3- The ghost identified himself as Jacob Marley, Scrooge’s old business
partner.
4- Marley’s ghost told Scrooge that his chains were made from his own
greed.
5- Marley’s ghost warned Scrooge that three spirits would visit him.
6- The first spirit was scheduled to come at one o’clock tonight.

Choose the correct answer

1- When Scrooge arrived back at his house, what “strange thing” happened
regarding his door knocker?

a) It was missing entirely.

b) It suddenly turned into a key.

c) He saw the face of his old business partner, Marley.

d) It glowed with a faint light.

2- As Scrooge sat by the fireplace in his room, what distinct sound did he
hear before the ghost appeared?

a) The gentle crackling of the fire.

b) A faint, distant singing.

c) The creaking of the floorboards above him.

d) The noise of heavy chains dragging.

3- . What was wrapped around the ghost that appeared to Scrooge in his
room?

A) Light, ethereal robes.

B) A long, flowing cloak of shadows.

C) Heavy iron chains.

D) Strings of glittering jewels.

4- According to Marley’s ghost, when was the very first spirit scheduled to
visit Scrooge?

A) Tomorrow morning at sunrise.

B) Exactly at midnight tonight.

C) At one o’clock tonight.

D) At noon the next day.

5- How did Marley’s ghost make his exit from Scrooge’s room?

A) He slowly faded away into thin air.

B) He walked back through the closed door.

C) He dissolved into a wisp of smoke.

D) He flew out of the window.

6- What crucial warning did Marley’s ghost give Scrooge about future
visitors?

A) That a single, powerful spirit would arrive tonight.

B) That he would be visited by his past, present, and future selves.

C) That three spirits would visit him after Marley left.

D) That he would see the ghosts of all his deceased relatives.

Chapter3

“Journey to the Past”

Answer the following questions:

1-Based on Scrooge’s reaction upon seeing his old school and his younger
self crying, what do these scenes reveal about Scrooge’s past emotions or
experiences that he might have forgotten or suppressed?

These scenes reveal that Scrooge’s past was marked by loneliness

and sadness, particularly during his school days. His tears suggest
that he still carries the emotional weight of that isolation, or that he
had suppressed these painful memories until the spirit brought
them back to the surface. It shows a vulnerable side of Scrooge that
contrasts sharply with his current hardened nature.

2-What was the ghost’s first action to help Scrooge move?

The ghost’s first action to help Scrooge move was taking his hand.

3-When Fan visits the lonely young Scrooge at school, she says, “Brother! It’s
time to come home for Christmas!” What does her action and dialogue
suggest about her character and the nature of her relationship with her
brother?

Fan’s action of coming to collect her brother and her warm words
suggest that she was a very kind, loving, and compassionate
individual. Her concern for him being alone at Christmas highlights
her selfless nature and implies that their relationship, despite
Scrooge’s later coldness, was once filled with warmth and genuine
affection, with Fan acting as a beacon of love in his lonely
childhood.

3- What message do you believe the spirit was trying to impress upon
Scrooge through these specific memories?

The main message the spirit was trying to convey was to remind
Scrooge of the importance of human connection, kindness,
generosity, and the joy that comes from giving and sharing, in
hopes that he might choose a different path for his future.

4-What was the name of Scrooge’s sister?

Scrooge’s sister’s name was Fan.

5-Who was Scrooge’s first employer shown by the ghost?

Scrooge’s first employer shown by the ghost was Mr. Fezziwig.

2-Choose the correct answer:

1-Scrooge woke up because a hand was pulling his…

a) arm

b) blanket

c) curtain

d) leg

2-The first spirit to visit Scrooge was called:

a) The Ghost of Christmas Future.

b) The Ghost of Jacob Marley.

c) The Ghost of Christmas Past.

d) The Ghost of Christmas Present.

3-To get to the first memory, the ghost took Scrooge’s hand and they…

a) walked down the street.

b) flew together out of the window.

c) appeared in a new place instantly.

d) stepped into a magical door.

4-At Scrooge’s old school, who suddenly came to Scrooge’s younger self?

a) His teacher.

b) His mother.

c) A young girl.

d) Another boy.

5-The ghost mentioned that Fan, Scrooge’s sister, died but had a…

a) daughter.

b) nephew.

c) husband.

d) son.
6-Scrooge’s first employer, Fezziwig, was preparing for what event on
Christmas Eve?

a) A meeting.

b) A party.

c) A big sale.

d) An inventory check.

3-True or false:

1-Scrooge recognized the place where he was a boy.

2-A young girl came to Scrooge at his school.

3-Scrooge’s sister led him out of the room at school.

4-The ghost said that Fan (Scrooge’s sister) had a son.

5-Mr. Fezziwig was Scrooge’s first employer shown in the chapter.

7- Scrooge and the ghost landed on a road in the countryside.

Chapter 4

The Lost Love

1-Answer the following questions:

1-Who was the young woman Scrooge saw crying on the bench in the park
with his younger self?

The young woman Scrooge saw crying on the bench with his
younger self was Belle.

2- What did this young woman tell the young Scrooge he loved more than
he loved her?

Belle told the young Scrooge that he loved money more than he
loved her.

3-What was the “last thing” the Ghost of Christmas Past showed Scrooge
about Belle’s life after she left him?

The “last thing” the Ghost of Christmas Past showed Scrooge was
Belle in the living room of a house with her own family, who were
laughing, playing, and celebrating Christmas.
4-What important news did Belle’s husband mention about Scrooge’s
business partner, Marley, when he saw Scrooge’s office on Christmas Eve?

Belle’s husband mentioned that Scrooge’s business partner, Marley,

was dying on that Christmas Eve.

5-How did Scrooge react to seeing these final memories, particularly the
happy family scene and the news about Marley, before he returned to his
bedroom?

Scrooge reacted with distress, crying out, “Spirit! I don’t want to

see more!” in a broken voice, and then he desperately cried, “Let
me go! I must leave at once!” He was also very tired when he found
himself back in his bedroom, falling into a deep sleep.

2-Choose the correct answer:

1. At the beginning of Chapter 4, the Ghost of Christmas Past took Scrooge to

see a memory in a:

a) bustling market square.

b) quiet churchyard.

c) snowy park.

d) busy city street.

2. Who was the young woman Scrooge saw crying in this first memory of
Chapter 4?

a) His sister, Fan.

b) His mother.

c) Belle.

d) A charity worker.

3. Belle told the young Scrooge that his love for what had grown too strong?

a) His family.

b) His work.

c) Money.

d) Christmas celebrations.
4. Why did Belle ultimately decide that she and the young Scrooge could not
marry?

a) He was going to travel abroad.

b) He had changed and no longer wished to marry a poor woman.

c) Her parents did not approve of him.

d) She had found someone else she loved.

5. What was the “last thing” the spirit showed Scrooge about Belle’s life?

a) Belle working in a shop.

b) Belle attending a grand ball.

c) Belle with her own happy family celebrating Christmas.

d) Belle visiting Marley in his final days.

6. What sad news did Belle’s husband share about Scrooge’s business
partner, Marley, when he saw Scrooge’s office?

A) Marley had gone missing.

b) Marley was getting married.

c) Marley was dying.

d) Marley had moved away.

3-True or false

1-The Ghost of Christmas Past took Scrooge to a park where he saw a young
woman crying.

2-The young woman in the park was Scrooge’s sister, Fan.

3-Belle told the young Scrooge that he loved his work more than he loved
her.

4-Belle decided to end their engagement because Scrooge had changed and
no longer wanted to marry a poor woman.

5-The last thing the spirit showed Scrooge was Belle in her own home,
celebrating Christmas with her family.

Chapter5

The Spirit of Christmas Present

Answer the following questions:

1-Who was the second spirit that visited Scrooge, and what was his specific
name?

The second spirit that visited Scrooge was the Ghost of Christmas
Present

2-What did the Ghost of Christmas Present have sitting around him when
Scrooge first saw him in the room?

The Ghost of Christmas Present had a heap of delicacies sitting

around him, including roast meat, sausages, cakes, apple pies,
chestnuts, and fruit.

3-Where did the Ghost of Christmas Present take Scrooge immediately after
they left his bedroom?

The Ghost of Christmas Present took Scrooge to the streets on

Christmas morning immediately after they left his bedroom.

4-Whose house did the Ghost of Christmas Present take Scrooge to visit,
where a party was in progress?

The Ghost of Christmas Present took Scrooge to Fred’s house

(Scrooge’s nephew) to visit a party that was in progress.

5-What did Fred, Scrooge’s nephew, say he would continue to do for his uncle
every Christmas, despite Scrooge’s attitude?

Fred said he would continue to keep asking his uncle Scrooge every
year to come and join them for Christmas.

2-Choose the correct answer:

1. At the beginning of Chapter 5, when did Scrooge wake up?

a) One o’clock

b) Two o’clock

c) Midnight

d) Three o’clock

2. What was the specific name of the second spirit to visit Scrooge?

a) The Ghost of Christmas Past

b) The Ghost of Jacob Marley

c) The Ghost of Christmas Present

d) The Ghost of Christmas Future

3. What was the Ghost of Christmas Present sitting on when Scrooge first
saw him in the room?

a) A comfortable chair

b) A heap of delicacies

c) A large box

d) The floor

4. Where did Scrooge and the Ghost of Christmas Present first go after
leaving Scrooge’s bedroom?

a) To the countryside

b) To Bob Cratchit’s house

c) To the streets on Christmas morning

d) To Fezziwig’s old shop

5. Whose house did the Ghost of Christmas Present take Scrooge to visit,
where a party was in progress?

a) Belle’s house

b) Marley’s house

c) Fred’s house

d) A workhouse

6. What did Fred propose a toast to at his Christmas party?

a) His wife

b) A happy New Year

c) His uncle Scrooge

d) The Christmas spirit

3-True or false:

1- Scrooge woke up when the clock struck two.

2-The second spirit to visit Scrooge was a large man with a long beard and a
red robe.

3-The Ghost of Christmas Present was sitting on a pile of books when

Scrooge first saw him.

4-Scrooge immediately asked the Ghost of Christmas Present to teach him a

lesson.

5-After leaving Scrooge’s bedroom, the ghost first took him to the streets on
Christmas morning.

6-Everyone Scrooge saw in the streets on Christmas morning seemed sad

and unfriendly.