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Bah, Humbug! Trivia Quiz

While you're busy celebrating Christmas this year, just remember that not everyone enjoys the festive season...

A multiple-choice quiz by helen295. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
helen295

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
158,900

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
3141

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Question 1 of 10

1. The title of this quiz was inspired by Charles Dickens' classic novel "A Christmas Carol". In Chapter One, the main character, Ebeneezer Scrooge, explains why he doesn't like Christmas. Which of these is NOT one of the reasons he gives? Hint

It's a time for balancing your books

It's a time for paying bills without money

It's a time for buying gifts for people who don't deserve them

It's a time for finding yourself a year older and not an hour richer

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Question 2 of 10

2. Between 1649 and 1658, which British leader attempted to ban Christmas because they considered it to be a pagan ritual? Hint

King Henry VIII

Oliver Cromwell

Queen Elizabeth I

King Richard III

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Question 3 of 10

3. Even the Sesame Street gang produced an anti-Christmas song, called "I Hate Christmas". But do you know which Sesame Street character sang the song? Hint

The Count

Kermit the Frog

Oscar the Grouch

Elmo

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Question 4 of 10

4. The novel "Skipping Christmas" tells the story of Luther and Nora Krank, who decide to go on a Caribbean cruise to avoid all the Christmas festivities at home. Who is the author of this book? Hint

John Grisham

Ken Follett

Mary Higgins Clark

John Irving

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Question 5 of 10

5. The animated musical "The Nightmare Before Christmas" is about Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town. When Jack discovers Christmas Town, he becomes bored with Halloween and decides to celebrate Christmas instead. Do you know who the film was produced by? Hint

Walt Disney

Tim Burton

Jim Henson

Nick Park

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1999, who released a song called "Deck The Halls (I Hate Christmas)"? Hint

Zebrahead

Slipknot

Ozzy Osbourne

Limp Bizkit

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Question 7 of 10

7. The 2000 movie "How The Grinch Stole Christmas" was based on the Dr Seuss book of the same name. Which actor played The Grinch? Hint

Will Ferrell

Tim Allen

Jim Carrey

Robin Williams

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 1621, the Governor of Plymouth, Massachusetts, banned people from playing sports and games on Christmas Day. What was the Governor's name? Hint

Thomas Prence

John Carver

Edward Winslow

William Bradford

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which character from a famous children's novel made it "always winter and never Christmas"? Hint

The Grand High Witch

The Queen of Hearts

The Wicked Witch of the West

The White Witch

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Question 10 of 10

10. "Bah! Humbug!" When used in this context, what does the word 'humbug' actually mean? Hint

An unpleasant surprise

A mint-flavoured sweet

A deception or a fraud

An insect similar to a wasp

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: It's a time for buying gifts for people who don't deserve them

According to Scrooge, "every idiot who goes about with Merry Christmas on his lips should be boiled with his own pudding and buried with a stake of holly through his heart".

2. Between 1649 and 1658, which British leader attempted to ban Christmas because they considered it to be a pagan ritual?

Answer: Oliver Cromwell

Known as the Lord Protector, Cromwell wanted to ban all Christmas festivities, including carols, decorations and food. He believed that Christmas should be a purely religious celebration, where people concentrated on the birth of Christ.

3. Even the Sesame Street gang produced an anti-Christmas song, called "I Hate Christmas". But do you know which Sesame Street character sang the song?

Answer: Oscar the Grouch

"I Hate Christmas" was included on the 1975 "Merry Christmas from Sesame Street" album. A CD version was released in 1996, under the title "A Sesame Street Christmas".

4. The novel "Skipping Christmas" tells the story of Luther and Nora Krank, who decide to go on a Caribbean cruise to avoid all the Christmas festivities at home. Who is the author of this book?

Answer: John Grisham

John Grisham is better known for writing thrillers such as "The Firm", "The Client" and "The Pelican Brief".

Answer: Tim Burton

Tim Burton also produced "Sleepy Hollow", "Edward Scissorhands" and "Planet of the Apes".

6. In 1999, who released a song called "Deck The Halls (I Hate Christmas)"?

Answer: Zebrahead

Zebrahead are a Californian band formed in 1996 by vocalist/guitarist Justin Mauriello, rapper Ali Tabatabaee, guitarist Greg Bergdorf, bassist Ben Osmundson and drummer Ed Udhus.

7. The 2000 movie "How The Grinch Stole Christmas" was based on the Dr Seuss book of the same name. Which actor played The Grinch?

Answer: Jim Carrey

The Grinch hates Christmas and is furious to see the Christmas festivities taking place in the town of Whoville. He decides to steal all the Christmas presents and food to stop Christmas from arriving, but is surprised to find that it comes anyway.

8. In 1621, the Governor of Plymouth, Massachusetts, banned people from playing sports and games on Christmas Day. What was the Governor's name?

Answer: William Bradford

For several years it was actually a criminal offence to celebrate Christmas in Massachusetts. In 1651, the Massachusetts General Court ordered a fine of five shillings for anyone who was found to be observing Christmas.

9. Which character from a famous children's novel made it "always winter and never Christmas"?

Answer: The White Witch

The White Witch appears in "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe" by CS Lewis.

10. "Bah! Humbug!" When used in this context, what does the word 'humbug' actually mean?

Answer: A deception or a fraud

According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the word "Bah!" is defined as "an exclamation expressive of contempt".

Source: Author helen295

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