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Quiz about Many Versions of A Christmas Carol

Many Versions of 'A Christmas Carol' Quiz

Every Christmas when we sit down to watch television, we always encounter a version of 'A Christmas Carol'. There are many versions, all of them worthy of the holiday season. Try to see how much you remember from the many versions.

A multiple-choice quiz by randyaimee. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
randyaimee

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
56,882

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

Plays
3156

Last 3 plays: Guest 82 (7/15), jonnowales (6/15), Guest 2 (10/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. What year did Charles Dickens publish his masterpiece, 'A Christmas Carol'? Hint

1845

1850

1843

1833

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Question 2 of 15

2. One version that came out back in 1999 on TNT was an excellent version of the book. Who played Scrooge in it? Hint

Seymore Hicks

Alastair Sim

Patrick Stewart

George C Scott

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Question 3 of 15

3. Many critics agree that the British version back in 1951 is the cornerstone version of the book. Who played Scrooge in it? Hint

Alastair Sim

Reginold Owen

George C Scott

Albert Finney

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Question 4 of 15

4. George C Scott played an excellent Scrooge in his version. What year did it come out in? Hint

1990

1984

1985

1978

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Question 5 of 15

5. The classic tale took on a comedy twist in 1988. Who played 'Scrooge' in this version, titled 'Scrooged'? Hint

Bill Murray

Jim Backus

Tim Allen

Albert Finney

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Question 6 of 15

6. Even Walt Disney got into the act with 'Mickey's Christmas Carol.' What year did it come out in? Hint

1988

1985

1983

1975

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Question 7 of 15

7. There was even a musical made from the book titled 'Scrooge'. Who played old Ebenezer in this 1970 version? Hint

Reginald Owen

Albert Finney

George C Scott

Alastair Sim

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Question 8 of 15

8. Another cartoon version came out in the 1960s, with 'Mr Magoos Christmas Carol.' Who did the voice for old Mr. Magoo? Hint

Alistair Sim

Seymore Hicks

Thurston Howell

Jim Backus

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Question 9 of 15

9. In what year did Reginald Owen play Scrooge? Hint

1935

1984

1951

1938

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Question 10 of 15

10. One of the first versions that came out with sound was back in 1935. Who played Scrooge in this version? Hint

Seymore Hicks

Alastair Sim

Reginald Owen

Albert Finney

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Question 11 of 15

11. Probably one of the first versions to come out was a silent film, titled 'Scrooge, or Marley's Ghost'. What year did it come out in? Hint

1910

1901

1924

1904

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Question 12 of 15

12. The Muppets got involved back in 1992 with their version of the book. Who played Scrooge in it? Hint

Albert Finney

George C Scott

Michael Caine

Patrick Stewart

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Question 13 of 15

13. One of my personal favorites starred Henry Winkler in the title role in 'An American Christmas Carol', set back in the depression. What year did this movie come out it? Hint

1981

1979

1977

1975

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Question 14 of 15

14. How many ghosts came to visit Scrooge on Christmas Eve? Hint

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Question 15 of 15

15. To make it a simple ending, what was Tiny Tim's famous line?

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What year did Charles Dickens publish his masterpiece, 'A Christmas Carol'?

Answer: 1843

This was his best known Christmas work, and really brought back the spirit of Christmas in that time era.

2. One version that came out back in 1999 on TNT was an excellent version of the book. Who played Scrooge in it?

Answer: Patrick Stewart

Known for being on Star Trek, Mr. Stewart once performed a one man play of 'A Christmas Carol' before bringing it to TV land.

3. Many critics agree that the British version back in 1951 is the cornerstone version of the book. Who played Scrooge in it?

Answer: Alastair Sim

Alastair Sim gave a performance of his life for this version. This is one of my favorites also.

4. George C Scott played an excellent Scrooge in his version. What year did it come out in?

Answer: 1984

This is regarded as the second best version after the 1951 version.

5. The classic tale took on a comedy twist in 1988. Who played 'Scrooge' in this version, titled 'Scrooged'?

Answer: Bill Murray

He plays a miser who owns a television station wanting to perform a live version of the book on Christmas Eve.

6. Even Walt Disney got into the act with 'Mickey's Christmas Carol.' What year did it come out in?

Answer: 1983

Mickey Mouse played Cratchit.

7. There was even a musical made from the book titled 'Scrooge'. Who played old Ebenezer in this 1970 version?

Answer: Albert Finney

This is really an excellent version of the movie....really flows well.

8. Another cartoon version came out in the 1960s, with 'Mr Magoos Christmas Carol.' Who did the voice for old Mr. Magoo?

Answer: Jim Backus

Jim Backus brought his humor to the role as Mr. Scrooge back in 1962. Love the song that has Razzleberry dressing in it.

9. In what year did Reginald Owen play Scrooge?

Answer: 1938

This was a lavish production, but as you watch it, the actors tend to overact way too much.

10. One of the first versions that came out with sound was back in 1935. Who played Scrooge in this version?

Answer: Seymore Hicks

11. Probably one of the first versions to come out was a silent film, titled 'Scrooge, or Marley's Ghost'. What year did it come out in?

Answer: 1901

Was a very short film, and I have never seen it, but critics say it is a good version for the time era.

12. The Muppets got involved back in 1992 with their version of the book. Who played Scrooge in it?

Answer: Michael Caine

The special effects in this version were excellent.

13. One of my personal favorites starred Henry Winkler in the title role in 'An American Christmas Carol', set back in the depression. What year did this movie come out it?

Answer: 1979

Back during 'Happy Days', this was a maturing role for him.

14. How many ghosts came to visit Scrooge on Christmas Eve?

Answer: 4

Ghost of Christmas Past, Present, Future, and Marley's Ghost.

15. To make it a simple ending, what was Tiny Tim's famous line?

Answer: God bless us every one

The spirit of Christmas lives in us all.

Source: Author randyaimee

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