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About the Author
Charles John Huffam Dickens (1812–1870) was an English writer. Considered as one the greatest novelists of all time, he has
sketched many well-known fictional characters. His works are known for their realism, social criticism, comedy and prose style.
Some of his most notable works include The Pickwick Papers, Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol, David Copperfield, Hard Times, A
Tale of Two Cities and Great Expectations.
Time to answer
A. Choose the correct option.
1. When does the story of ‘A Christmas Carol’ begin?
on Christmas Day on Christmas Eve
on New Year’s Eve on New Year’s Day
2. Who is the main character of the story?
Ebenezer Scrooge the Ghost of Christmas Present
the Ghost of Christmas Past the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
3. Why is Jacob Marley described as a ‘strange visitor’?
because he came quite late at night because he was a very bad man
because he made a prediction because he was a ghost
4. Which of these could be the reason of Scrooge’s dislike for Christmas?
He valued business and wealth while Christmas is about community, charity
and family.
He was a miser and Christmas is about spending money on family and giving
charity.
He had to give a holiday to his clerk on Christmas and that affected his business.
He valued community, charity and family while Christmas is about business
and wealth.
5. What lesson do you learn from ‘A Christmas Carol’?
Festivals are a time for rejoicing with family and friends.
Money cannot buy happiness.
Charity brings true happiness.
Christmas means wasteful expenses.
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