How Well Do You Know Charles Dickens’ Classic A Christmas Carol?
Updated: Nov. 14, 2019From the time of its publication in 1843, "A Christmas Carol" was an instant hit. Test your knowledge of the classic holiday tale.
Question #1
Considered the most faithful to Dickens’ story, the 1951 adaptation of A Christmas Carol is often praised for its acting and set design. Who plays Scrooge?
Answer: Scottish actor Alastair Sim
Sim was also known for his comedic and character roles.
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Question #2
Who plays Scrooge in the 2009 animated version? (Hint: the motion-capture version features a comedian known for his rubbery facial contortions.)
Answer: Jim Carrey
The iconic funnyman stars as Ebenezer Scrooge; this animated film also features the voices of actors Gary Oldman and Colin Firth.
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Answer: Scrooged
In Scrooged, Frank Cross, played by Murray, changes his mean-spirited ways after he’s haunted by three ghosts on Christmas Eve.
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Question #4
The great English character actor Michael Caine stars as Scrooge in which version? (Caine’s co-stars are popular for their appearances on Sesame Street and Fraggle Rock.)
Answer: The Muppet Christmas Carol
This heartwarming version of the holiday classic debuted in 1992 and features Kermit the Frog as Bob Cratchit.
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Question #5
Who almost played Scrooge in the 1938 Hollywood version? (The actor in question later played a mean miser in another Christmas movie, It’s a Wonderful Life.)
Answer: Lionel Barrymore
Barrymore played Mr. Potter in Frank Capra’s iconic 1946 film.
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Question #6
Which character stars in a 1962 animated version of the Dickens tale? (Hint: He’s wealthy, short and sometimes goes by the name Quincy.)
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Answer: Mr. Magoo
Visually-challenged Mr. Magoo, a popular cartoon character in the early 1960s, took his turn as Scrooge in this TV special.
Answer: Mickey’s Christmas Carol
is a short (23 minutes), animated version of Charles Dickens’ tale with beloved Disney characters.
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Question #8
Which actor plays Scrooge in the 1984 version of A Christmas Carol? (You may know him for playing a tough-as-nails war general.)
Answer: George C. Scott
Actor George C. Scott also portrayed iconic World War II general George S. Patton in the 1970 film, Patton.
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Answer: Patrick Stewart
Stewart explored distant planets as Captain Jean-Luc Picard on Star Trek: The Next Generation.
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Answer: Scrooge is a musical version of Dickens’ story
Albert Finney won a Golden Globe award for his performance.
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