1. Who wrote A Christmas Carol?
Host answer
Charles Dickens
The book’s title page credits Charles Dickens.
Source: Charles Dickens: A Christmas Carol, original text via Project Gutenberg (checked 2026-10-24).
Christmas Trivia Questions
Eight Christmas literature questions from A Christmas Carol and A Visit from St. Nicholas. Both short rounds include answers, explanations and links to the original public-domain texts.
8 questions and answers · Free host and player sheets
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Run the round
- Tell players this is a Christmas stories-and-poem round using the two named texts.
- Use two rounds of four questions and allow about 25 seconds per answer, with extra reading time as needed.
- Give players the questions-only sheet and keep answers, explanations and source links in the host key.
- Use the original texts for disputed answers, accept equivalent wording and let players pass. Read the explanations after scoring.
Scoring: One point per correct answer; zero for an incorrect answer or a pass. Maximum 8 points. Share a tied win.
A Christmas Carol
2. In A Christmas Carol, what is the name of Scrooge’s deceased business partner?
Host answer
Jacob Marley
Stave One identifies Marley as Scrooge’s former partner.
Source: Charles Dickens: A Christmas Carol, original text via Project Gutenberg (checked 2026-10-24).
3. In A Christmas Carol, what is the first name of Scrooge’s nephew?
Host answer
Fred
The nephew is addressed as Fred in the Christmas gathering and final visit.
Source: Charles Dickens: A Christmas Carol, original text via Project Gutenberg (checked 2026-10-24).
4. In A Christmas Carol, who was Scrooge’s employer when he was an apprentice?
Host answer
Mr. Fezziwig
During the visit to his past, Scrooge recognizes the warehouse where he was apprenticed to Fezziwig.
Source: Charles Dickens: A Christmas Carol, original text via Project Gutenberg (checked 2026-10-24).
A Visit from St. Nicholas
5. In A Visit from St. Nicholas, how many reindeer pull the miniature sleigh?
Host answer
Eight
The poem introduces eight reindeer with the sleigh.
Source: A Visit from St. Nicholas, 1912 illustrated text via Project Gutenberg (checked 2026-10-24).
6. Which reindeer is named first when the driver calls to the team in A Visit from St. Nicholas?
Host answer
Dasher
Dasher begins the poem’s list of reindeer names.
Source: A Visit from St. Nicholas, 1912 illustrated text via Project Gutenberg (checked 2026-10-24).
7. In A Visit from St. Nicholas, by what route does St. Nicholas enter the house?
Host answer
Down the chimney
The narrator describes his arrival through the chimney.
Source: A Visit from St. Nicholas, 1912 illustrated text via Project Gutenberg (checked 2026-10-24).
8. In A Visit from St. Nicholas, which hanging items does St. Nicholas fill?
Host answer
The stockings
He fills the stockings before leaving.
Source: A Visit from St. Nicholas, 1912 illustrated text via Project Gutenberg (checked 2026-10-24).
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