Known as an allegorical tale of redemption and transformation, Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol is also considered to be a ghost story. Guiding the narrow-minded Ebenezer Scrooge on his journey to personal betterment are four supernatural beings, each of whom possesses a distinct personality and plays a key role in showing Scrooge the error of his selfish ways.
So, which Ghost from A Christmas Carol are you? Does the ghost of Jacob Marley reflect your character, or do you relate more to the Ghost of Christmas Past’s quiet nature? Are you more in tune with the jovial Ghost of Christmas Present, or is the mysterious Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come a better match?
Which of these movie genres do you like most?
- A - Documentary
- B - Fantasy
- C - Comedy
- D - Mystery
Which statement best describes you?
- A - I want to change the world.
- B - I am sympathetic to others.
- C - I like to tell it like it is.
- D - I prefer keeping to myself.
Pick a Halloween costume.
- A - Decaying Zombie
- B - Winged Angel
- C - Adorned King
- D - Cloaked Figure
Which fashion style is closest to your own?
- A - Grungy
- B - Classic
- C - Bold
- D - Eccentric
Fill in the blank: My friends would say I'm ______.
- A - supportive
- B - wise
- C - blunt
- D - secretive
What motto most resonates with you?
- A - Do the best you can.
- B - What happened, happened.
- C - Live in the moment.
- D - Nothing is certain.
Tally up your answers and see who's your kindred spirit!
Mostly A's
You are Marley’s Ghost! You’ve learned a lot in your lifetime and go to great lengths to help your loved ones understand the same things. In some cases, however, your kindness can be your undoing. When your efforts do not succeed, that failure weighs on you heavily, and you find it difficult to forgive yourself.
Mostly B's
You are The Ghost of Christmas Past! You’re an astute and sympathetic listener with lots of wisdom to offer. You prefer to gently encourage rather than push others to change. You are at peace with whatever’s happened in life and understand that the past cannot be altered.
Mostly C's
You are The Ghost of Christmas Present! The life of the party, you’re a happy and outgoing person who isn’t afraid to speak your mind. You value charity work and care very much about those less fortunate than you. You believe in the potential of others and unapologetically push people to be their best.
Mostly D's
You are The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come! There is an air of mystery about you that keeps everyone intrigued. Quiet but powerful, you often act as a conscience for others with your knowledge of the potential consequences of their actions. You understand that nothing is certain and, therefore, value every moment.
Quiz questions created by Rachel Natbony
Collect all A Christmas Carol Posters
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Jacob Marley's Ghost
"The same face: the very same. Marley in his pig-tail, usual waistcoat, tights, and boots; the tassels on the latter bristling, like his pig-tail, and his coat-skirts, and the hair upon his head. The chain he drew was clasped about his middle."
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The Ghost of Christmas Past
"Who, and what are you?” Scrooge demanded.
“I am the Ghost of Christmas Past.”
“Long Past?” inquired Scrooge: observant of its dwarfish stature.
“No. Your past.”
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The Ghost of Christmas Present
"I am the Ghost of Christmas Present,” said the Spirit. “Look upon me!”
Scrooge reverently did so. It was clothed in one simple deep green robe, or mantle, bordered with white fur.
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The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
"Good Spirit,” he pursued, as down upon the ground he fell before it: “Your nature intercedes for me and pities me. Assure me that I yet may change these shadows you have shown me by an altered life!"
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