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Scrooge Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about the version of the Dickens classic starring Alastair Sim.

A multiple-choice quiz by ashling. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
ashling

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
156,398

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
13 / 25

Plays
1258

Last 3 plays: Guest 165 (12/25), Guest 24 (21/25), Guest 94 (11/25).

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Question 1 of 25

1. In what year was this movie made? Hint

1955

1947

1951

1953

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Question 2 of 25

2. As Scrooge leaves his office he encounter some children in the street singing a carol. What song are they singing? Hint

Oh Holy Night

Hark the Herald Angels Sing

Silent Night

The First Noel

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Question 3 of 25

3. How long has Jacob Marley been dead? Hint

8 years

10 years

7 years

4 years

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Question 4 of 25

4. When some business men come to Scrooge's office asking for a contribution to provide some meat and drink for the poor Scrooge asks why. What is the reply? Hint

Because it is at Christmas time that want is most keenly felt

Because there are many who will go without in this season of joy

Because it is the duty of every man to help his fellow man

Because it is a tax write off

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Question 5 of 25

5. What does Scrooge ask for more of in the restaurant as he is having his dinner? Hint

Bread

Soup

Meat

Coffee

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Question 6 of 25

6. How many locks does Scrooge have on the front door of his house? Hint

Three

Four

One

Two

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Question 7 of 25

7. Scrooge blames his vision of Marley on poor digestion and states there is more of what in him? Hint

Cold gruel

Underdone potato

Gravy

Spoiled meat

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Question 8 of 25

8. At what time does Marley tell Scrooge the first ghost will arrive? Hint

1 a.m.

2 a.m.

Midnight

11 p.m.

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Question 9 of 25

9. What is Fan's dying request to her brother? Hint

Take care of my son

Take care of my husband and son

Take care of my child

Take care of my boy

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Question 10 of 25

10. What does Bob Cratchit say to Scrooge every year when Scrooge supposes Bob will want the whole of Christmas day off? Hint

If it is quite convenient Sir

Yes, if I may Sir

If you don't mind Sir

I will be in all the earlier the next morning Sir

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Question 11 of 25

11. For how many years did Scrooge and Marley work together? Hint

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Question 12 of 25

12. How long does the Ghost of Christmas Present say that Tiny Tim has left to live? Hint

A few years, at most

Less then a year

One month

He doesn't say

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Question 13 of 25

13. What type of drink to the Cratchit's use for their Christmas toast? Hint

Beer

Gin punch

Wine

Rum punch

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Question 14 of 25

14. There are only two characters in the film who actually call Tim tiny. From the choices below, who is one of them? Hint

Bob Cratchit

The Ghost of Christmas Past

Mrs. Cratchit

Marley

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Question 15 of 25

15. Mrs. Dilber takes the clothes off Scrooge after he dies because she thinks it was too fine a garment just to use to bury him in. What type of cloth does she suggest will be good enough? Hint

Cotton

Calico

Wool

Muslin

16. In the morning Scrooge is elated and feels like a new man. As he is going on about the ghosts and the fact that he now has a second chance in life what does he say he must do that sends Mrs. Dilber screaming from the room? Hint

Raise her salary

Give her a kiss

Stand on his head

Dance

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Question 17 of 25

17. Which of these things does Scrooge NOT say about the boy he asks to fetch the butcher for him? Hint

Delightful boy

Intelligent boy

Wonderful boy

Enchanting boy

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Question 18 of 25

18. What is Bob Cratchit's street address? Hint

5 Camden Street

2 Porter Street

13 Mockingbird Lane

4 Holland Avenue

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Question 19 of 25

19. Speaking of the turkey, Tim is the one who suggest it was sent by Mr. Scrooge. Bob wonders aloud what would make Scrooge take such leave of his senses. What does Tim answer that it is? Hint

Jesus

Angels

Ghosts

Christmas

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Question 20 of 25

20. What is Tim doing the first time we see him in this movie? Hint

Looking in a toy store window

Riding on his father's shoulders

Limping down the street

Sitting by the fire and reading

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Question 21 of 25

21. Does Bob Cratchit get Christmas Day off with pay?

Yes

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Question 22 of 25

22. How much is Bob Cratchit paid a week? Hint

8 pence

1 pound

15 shillings

5 shillings

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Question 23 of 25

23. What is the name of the girlfriend Scrooge had when he was a young man? Hint

Alice

Martha

Fan

Mary

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Question 24 of 25

24. What are Marley's dying words to Scrooge? Hint

Beware

Save yourself

There is still time

Repent

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Question 25 of 25

25. What is under the robe of the Ghost of Christmas Present? Hint

Nothing

A boy and a girl

Two little boys

More ghosts

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what year was this movie made?

Answer: 1951

This was the first remake of the film. The original was called "A Christmas Carol" and starred Reginald Owen as Scrooge.

2. As Scrooge leaves his office he encounter some children in the street singing a carol. What song are they singing?

Answer: Silent Night

There are two boys and a girl. Scrooge scowls at them and yells, "Be off with you!"

3. How long has Jacob Marley been dead?

Answer: 7 years

He died on Christmas eve.

4. When some business men come to Scrooge's office asking for a contribution to provide some meat and drink for the poor Scrooge asks why. What is the reply?

Answer: Because it is at Christmas time that want is most keenly felt

Scrooge informs them that he all ready supports those less fortunate by paying taxes that keep the work houses open.

5. What does Scrooge ask for more of in the restaurant as he is having his dinner?

Answer: Bread

When he is informed more bread will be half a penny extra he decides against it.

6. How many locks does Scrooge have on the front door of his house?

Answer: Three

After locking the middle lock Scrooge bolts the bottom and the top of the door from the inside. It makes one wonder how Mrs. Dilber gets in the next morning.

7. Scrooge blames his vision of Marley on poor digestion and states there is more of what in him?

Answer: Gravy

Later Scrooge says he will just swallow a toothpick and be tormented by apparitions of his own creation for the rest of his days.

8. At what time does Marley tell Scrooge the first ghost will arrive?

Answer: 1 a.m.

Actually he says "when the bell tolls one."

9. What is Fan's dying request to her brother?

Answer: Take care of my boy

Scrooge leaves before she says this and only learns about the request when the Ghost of Christmas Past takes back.

10. What does Bob Cratchit say to Scrooge every year when Scrooge supposes Bob will want the whole of Christmas day off?

Answer: If it is quite convenient Sir

Scrooge mentions that Bob says this every year and that every year it is just as inconvenient as the last.

11. For how many years did Scrooge and Marley work together?

Answer: 18

They began as clerks together in the same office.

12. How long does the Ghost of Christmas Present say that Tiny Tim has left to live?

Answer: Less then a year

He tells Scrooge that unless things change "None other of my kind will find him here."

13. What type of drink to the Cratchit's use for their Christmas toast?

Answer: Gin punch

They are told there is enough for two glasses each.

14. There are only two characters in the film who actually call Tim tiny. From the choices below, who is one of them?

Answer: Bob Cratchit

Bob comes home and tells the family he was out to see where Tim will be buried. He breaks down crying says, "Oh my Tim. My tiny Tim!"
Scrooge also refers to Tim as tiny when talking about the turkey being "as big as Tiny Tim". He also asks the Ghost of Christmas present if Tiny Tim will live.

15. Mrs. Dilber takes the clothes off Scrooge after he dies because she thinks it was too fine a garment just to use to bury him in. What type of cloth does she suggest will be good enough?

Answer: Calico

Calico is a plain white cotton cloth, heavier than muslin.

Answer: Stand on his head

It must have been quite a sight for Mrs. Dilbur considering Scrooge would have had nothing on under his nightshirt!

17. Which of these things does Scrooge NOT say about the boy he asks to fetch the butcher for him?

Answer: Wonderful boy

Scrooge mutters to himself that the boy is intelligent, remarkable, delightful, and lastly, enchanting.

18. What is Bob Cratchit's street address?

Answer: 2 Porter Street

When Bob receives the turkey he reads the label out to make sure it is really meant for him.

19. Speaking of the turkey, Tim is the one who suggest it was sent by Mr. Scrooge. Bob wonders aloud what would make Scrooge take such leave of his senses. What does Tim answer that it is?

Answer: Christmas

The Cratchits probably never had a turkey before. The food more common for a family of their status to have is goose.

20. What is Tim doing the first time we see him in this movie?

Answer: Looking in a toy store window

Among the toys in the window is a ship and a clown.

21. Does Bob Cratchit get Christmas Day off with pay?

Answer: Yes

Scrooge comments that Bob would feel himself ill used if he were to hold back half a crown out of his pay for the day off. A half a crown would be equivalent to 12 1/2p in 2003's money.

22. How much is Bob Cratchit paid a week?

Answer: 15 shillings

Five shillings would make a crown which is 25 pence in 2003's money. Therefore, Bob was earning 75 pence a week (about a dollar to Americans).

23. What is the name of the girlfriend Scrooge had when he was a young man?

Answer: Alice

Scrooge gives her a shilling ring and promises that he will love her forever.

24. What are Marley's dying words to Scrooge?

Answer: Save yourself

Marley expires as he is trying to warn Scrooge about his fate. It is apparent that the undertaker had said something earlier about Marley hanging on till Scrooge could get there.

25. What is under the robe of the Ghost of Christmas Present?

Answer: A boy and a girl

The Ghost says the boy is ignorance and the girl is want. He warns Scrooge to beware them both but especially the boy.

Source: Author ashling

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