Exploring the Origins of A Christmas Carol

In 1843, Charles Dickens was deeply moved by a government report on child labor, inspiring him to write A Christmas Carol. The story follows Scrooge's transformation from a miser to a benevolent figure after encounters with three spirits. Despite publication challenges, including high production costs and piracy, the book was a success and strengthened Dickens' bond with the public.

What year did Dickens read the government report that horrified him?

• 1843

• 1840

• 1841

• 1842

What was the name of the character Dickens created to highlight the issues in the report?

• Scrooge

• Bob Cratchit

• Tiny Tim

• Marley

Which spirit shows Scrooge his own childhood and young manhood?

• Ghost of Christmas Past

• Ghost of Christmas Present

• Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come

• Ghost of Christmas Future

What is the name of Scrooge's clerk who is shown to be struggling with a meager wage?

• Jacob

• Fezziwig

• Fred

• Bob Cratchit

What does the Ghost of Christmas Present show Scrooge about Tiny Tim?

• Tiny Tim will become a ghost

• Tiny Tim will die if things don't change

• Tiny Tim will become rich

• Tiny Tim will move away

Which ghost is described as a dark shadow and does not speak?

• Ghost of Christmas Future

• Ghost of Christmas Present

• Ghost of Christmas Past

• Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come

What emotion does Scrooge feel when he sees his own name on the tombstone?

• Fear

• Joy

• Anger

• Indifference

How long did it take Dickens to write 'A Christmas Carol'?

• A year

• A few months

• A few weeks

• A few days

Who was the illustrator for the first edition of 'A Christmas Carol'?

• John Leech

• George Cruikshank

• Hablot Knight Browne

• Phiz

What was the main reason Dickens did not make much profit from 'A Christmas Carol'?

• Poor marketing

• Low sales

• High production costs

• Lack of interest